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LOT 1546
Western Asiatic Arrowhead and Blade Collection
2ND-1ST MILLENNIUM B.C.
3 5/8 - 8 1/4 in. (725 grams total, 9.3-21 cm).
Comprising mainly triangular and leaf-shaped tanged types, narrow blades with midrib. [26]
ProvenanceFrom a London, UK, collection, 1990s.
This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.
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Turco-Mongol 'Greek Fire' Ceramic Fire Bomb or Hand Grenade
9th-11th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £72
Hollow vessel with piriform body, raised lugs on the shoulder with hatched banding in between the lugs, decorative band of rosettes beneath the domed mouth; intended to be filled with explosive liquid and a wick, and used as a hand grenade. 452 grams, 16 cm
From an important specialist collection, London, UK, 1990s onwards. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato. -
Western Asiatic Arrowhead and Blade Collection
2nd-1st millennium B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £169
Comprising mainly triangular and leaf-shaped tanged types, narrow blades with midrib. 725 grams total, 9.3-21 cm
From a London, UK, collection, 1990s. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato. -
Elamite Bronze Parade Macehead with Animals
2nd millennium B.C.Estimate: £1,000 - 1,400 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £500
Tubular sleeve with ribbed collars to the mouth and shank; scooped upper end narrowing to the top; three vertical lines of conical spikes with interstitial crawling lions, rams' heads at the top, ibex heads below the lower collar; mounted on a custom-made stand. 519 grams, 19 cm (647 grams total, 26 cm including stand)
Kuizenga collection, the Netherlands, acquired Hamburg 22 December 1995. Private collection, London, UK. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.
