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LOT 0917
Western Asiatic Bowl with Fluted Rim
2ND-1ST MILLENNIUM B.C.
9 in. (895 grams, 23 cm wide).
A carinated ceramic bowl with inverted neck and rim, remains of a foot underneath. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceAcquired 1990s.
English private collection.
Property of an Essex gentleman.
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Akkadian Cylinder Seal with Combat Scene
24th-22nd century B.C.Estimate: £600 - 800 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £300
A marble cylinder seal with frieze; accompanied by an old scholarly note, typed and signed by W.G. Lambert, late Professor of Assyriology, University of Birmingham, 1970-1993, which states: 'Cylinder seal of white marble, 28 x 20 mm. Design : a standing hero with spikey hair is defending two horned animals being attacked by two lions. A second such hero is grappling with a monster with long plait. Akkadian, c.2400-2200 B.C. Condition very good save for chipped edges.' 16.1 grams, 29 mm
From an important family collection. Examined by Professor Wilfrid George Lambert FBA (1926-2011), historian, archaeologist, and specialist in Assyriology and Near Eastern archaeology, in the late 1980s and early 1990s. -
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Luristan Lion Head Attachment
13th-7th century B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £33
A bronze attachment with a curved, round-section body, an incomplete hoop to one arm and a lion-head terminal to the other, with a collar and stylised detailing to mane and face. 32.7 grams, 49 mm wide
Fine condition.
Ex private family collection formed in London, mid 1980s to early 1990s. -
Large Amlash Spouted Vessel
Circa 13th-12th century B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £52
A large spouted vessel with carinated body, trumpet-style neck and rim, curved round-section spout, strap handle with thumb-pad and circumferential bands and waves to the neck. 2.3 kg, 32 cm high
Acquired 1970-2015. From the collection of a deceased Japanese gentleman.
