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LOT 1521
Western Asiatic Bone Idol Group
2ND CENTURY B.C.-2ND CENTURY A.D.
1 1/2 - 1 3/4 in. (5.77 grams total, 39.65-47.82 mm).
Each plano-convex in section with heavily scored detailing. [3, No Reserve]
ProvenanceFrom the private collection of a European gentleman (1942-2024), formed since the 1970s.
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Western Asiatic Bronze Arrowhead Collection
2nd-1st millennium B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £182
Comprising leaf-shaped and triangular tanged arrowheads, two with barbed blades. 283 grams total, 8.1-12.8 cm
London, UK, collection, 1990s.
One of the categories of arrowheads coming from Marlik shows a large triangular blade with barbed shoulders and has been ascribed by Negahban to the subtype C of the type V of Luristan or North Persian arrowheads. -
Western Asiatic Style Lapis Lazuli Bead Necklace String
20th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £26
Composed of large coin-shaped feature beads interspersed with cylindrical beads and metal collars; restrung. 53.8 grams, 38.5 cm
Ex London, UK, art market 1990s. -
Western Asiatic Bronze Scaraboid Seal with Aramaic Inscription
Late 1st millennium B.C.Estimate: £800 - 1,000 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £400
Plano-convex in section with three rows of incised ornament to the underside. 9.32 grams, 16 mm
From the collection of a gentleman, acquired on the London art market in the 1990s.
