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LOT 1324
Western Asiatic and Other Terracotta Vessel Group
3RD-1ST MILLENNIUM B.C.
4 3.8 - 7 1/2 in. (2.65 kg total, 11-19 cm).
Including hemispherical bowls, a drum-shaped jar and other items. [8, No Reserve]
ProvenanceFrom the private collection of the late David Gold, 1990s.
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Western Asiatic Mixed Gold Bead Group
1st millennium B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £442
Including oblate, annular, barrel-shaped and other types, some with applied granulation. 5.07 grams total, 1-6 mm
Ex property of a late Japanese collector, 1970-2000s. -
Luristan Bronze Short Sword with Integral Hilt with Crescent Pommel
14th-10th century B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £390
A short sword or dagger with slender triangular blade, low round midrib with flat upper face, annular guard and remains of scooped shoulders, columnar grip with open sides to receive bone or wooden hilt, crescent pommel. 322 grams, 44 cm
Acquired 1980-2015. Ex Abelita family collection.
These kind of bronze daggers or dirks, typical of Marlik culture, were cast in a one piece mould according to Negahban, although in some specimens the penannular guard was cast later into the blade. The separate sets of encircling ribs on the grips are again typical of swords from the Marlik area. -
Luristan Bronze Horse
13th-7th century B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £59
Amuletic figure of a standing beast with raised rump and curved tail; integral bridle and reins. 17.1 grams, 43 mm
Ex London collection of a deceased collector, 1990s.
