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LOT 1007
Western Asiatic Alabaster Gaming 'Dice'
1ST MILLENNIUM B.C.
7/8 in. (23.8 grams, 23 mm).
Cuboid in form with 'numerals' 4, 2 and 1 in dot form to three faces, one face bearing an X, one a diagonal groove through the centre and one blank.
ProvenanceCollected from 1969-1999.
From the collection of the late Mr S.M., London, UK.
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Early Sassanian Silver Footed Bowl
3rd century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £2,340
The lower body formed as slender flutes in relief, concentric rings to the interior, resting on a flaring shallow foot, possibly Parthian. 590 grams, 18.8 cm wide
Acquired on the London art market, 1971-1974. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate number no.11785-206404.
The wealth of the Sassanid court has been confirmed by archaeological excavations that have unearthed shallow vessels, among which bowls forged from precious metals like silver, likely used to drink wine in the palaces and at the court of the Šāhanšāh (King of Kings). The production of silver vessels and dinner objects for the court was highly centralised within the empire. In the 5th and 6th century A.D., this production expanded, creating new shapes, such as pitchers, elliptical bowls and high footed bowls, also used by the middle class. This vessel is continuing the tradition of the vessels in the Arsacid court. -
Western Asiatic White Stone Bead Necklace
Circa 1st millennium B.C. and laterSold for (Inc. bp): £33
Restrung; composed of graduated beads of various types of stone, including biconical, tubular, oval, irregular and other types. 33 grams, 50 cm long
UK gallery, early 2000s. -
Safavid Ceramic Tile with Flowers
17th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £169
Decorated with a polychrome design composed of a central star formed from a ring of small hexagons, each with a stylised flower head at the centre; partial flower to each of the six corners of the tile; remains of glaze; restored. 968 grams, 21 cm
Fine condition, heavily restored.
Aquired from the UK art market. Private Scottish collection.
