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LOT 1290
Western Asiatic Bone Demon Plaque
1ST CENTURY A.D.
1 1/8 in. (2.72 grams, 28 mm).
Carved in the half-round, tongue-shaped with drilled eyes, convex lips and gatched beard; transverse hole at the brow for suspension; with old dealer's ticket; possibly an amulet to avert bad luck.
ProvenanceAcquired 1979-1999.
London collection of the late Mr S.M., thence by descent.
This lot has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database, and is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.
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Western Asiatic Terracotta Fertility Figure
4th-3rd millennium B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £416
Modelled in the round with flared base, lightly modelled facial features, breasts and folds to the abdomen; head chipped. 156 grams, 94 mm
From the collection of Mr S.M., London, UK, 1990s. This lot has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database, and is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato. -
Amlash Terracotta Pouring Bowl
1st millennium B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £156
With a bulbous body and flat base, wide U-shaped spout developing below the rim and loop handle to the rear. 731 grams, 28.5 cm
From a London, UK, gentleman's collection of ancient pottery and artefacts, 1990s. This lot has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database, and is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato. -
Bactrian Bronze Scorpion Stamp Seal
2nd millennium B.C.Estimate: £300 - 400 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £115
Comprising a domed body with a pierced handle, the underside with a stylised scorpion. 40 grams, 27 mm
Acquired before the early 1970s. With Bonhams, London, 26 October 2007, lot 417 [Part]. Ex London, UK, gallery. Accompanied by copies of the relevant Bonhams catalogue pages. This lot has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database, and is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.
