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LOT 0952
Western Asiatic Bone Doll's Face
1ST MILLENNIUM B.C.
1 3/8 in. (8.29 grams, 35 mm).
Modelled as a human bust with naturalistic facial features, almond-shaped eyes, furrowed brow, remains of narrow lips, fleshy nose, cheeks and chin, ornamented neck.
ProvenanceFrom an important collection, by descent; seen and numbered by Professor Lambert in the 1980-1990s.
LiteratureCf. Aruz, J. ed., Art Of The First Cities. The Third Millennium B.C. from the Mediterranean to the Indus, The Metropolitan Museum, New York, 2003, p.162, for a comparable face composed of different materials.
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Western Asiatic Silver Magic Ring
Late 19th century A.D.Estimate: £200 - 300 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £5
Broad hoop with stamped star, crescent and other motifs; heater-shaped plaque with incised grid, each cell filled with an Arabic numeral or other symbol; chamfered transverse panel above and arcade to the rounded end. 27.54 grams, 45.36 mm overall, 20.62 mm internal diameter (approximate size British V 1/2, USA 10 3/4, Europe 24.4, Japan 23)
London, UK gallery, 1971-early 2000s.
