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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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Greek and Other Terracotta Fragment Group
2nd-1st millennium B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £91
Including painted vase fragments, pierced shell, terracotta animal figure, ceramic tile and other items. 1.6 kg total, 1.5-10.8 cm
From a collection acquired on the UK art market from various auction houses and collections mostly before 2000. From an important Cambridgeshire estate; thence by descent. -
Old Babylonian Plaque with King and Offerant
Early 2nd millennium B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £286
Polished stone fragment with frieze depicting a seated ruler wearing a floor-length robe, one arm raised and bent towards a standing figure with tight-fitting ankle-length garment; pierced at the upper edge; re-used as a pendant or amulet(?). 10.5 grams, 38 mm
From the collection of Mr S.M., London, UK, formed from 1979-1999. -
Western Asiatic Amethyst Scaraboid
1st millennium BC.Sold for (Inc. bp): £312
With conical upper face, underside with border enclosing an incuse palm tree with monkeys climbing up the trunk. 2.07 grams, 15 mm
From the collection of Mr S.M., London, UK, formed from 1969-1999.