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LOT 1111
Western Asiatic and Other Bead Group
1ST MILLENNIUM B.C. AND LATER
1/8 - 1 in. (186 grams total, 2-23 mm).
Comprising a large quantity of beads in various shapes and sizes in glass, stone, coral and lapis lazuli, including some large feature beads. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceEx property of a late Japanese collector, 1970-2000s.
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Akkadian Cylinder Seal with Worship Scene
Late 3rd millennium B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £286
Haematite with a group of four standing figures consisting of a bearded male wearing a kilt and horned cap, crescent moon to the top; in front a male wearing long robes, hands raised in worship, behind a female in long robes and with arms crossed over chest; behind a male figure in long robes and wearing a horned cap, hand resting on shoulder of female; rectangular panel with three rows of cuneiform text. 4.32 grams, 15 mm
From an important North London collection formed in the late 1980s. From a collection acquired from various auction houses in the UK. From the estate of Mr R.W., a private Wiltshire, UK, collector; thence by descent. -
Western Asiatic Bronze Attachment Group
Circa 12th-14th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £65
Comprising: one side of a feline padlock with Kufic inscription to the flank; foreparts of a feline figurine with ledge to rear; each mounted on a display frame. 152 grams total, 63-79 mm including stand
Ex European collection since 1970. with Hermann Historica, Munich, Germany, Auction 95, no.6031 (Part). Property of a French collector. -
Luristan Bowl with Spout
13th-7th century B.C.Estimate: £200 - 300 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £100
Squat in profile with rounded underside and inturned rim, loop handle and tubular spout. 891 grams, 33.5 cm wide
Ex Mayfair gallery, London, UK, 1980s. From a private collection, London, UK.
