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LOT 0886
Western Asiatic Bracelet with Beast Head Terminals
1ST MILLENNIUM B.C.
2 5/8 in. (53 grams, 68 mm wide).
A penannular, round-section bronze bracelet featuring dragon head terminals with detailing to the facial features. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceEarly 1990s London collection.
Acquired on the UK art market.
From a private collection, Lancashire, UK.
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Large Bactrian Ritual Object
Oxus Culture, 3rd-2nd millennium B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £432
A round-section limestone sceptre or staff with rounded tip and polished surface. 5.7 kg, 1.08 m long
Fine condition.
Acquired 1980-2015. Ex Abelita family collection. -
Luristan Pin with Mouflon Terminal
13th-7th century B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £78
A copper-alloy pin with a round-section stem, finial formed as a stylised mouflon modelled in the round. 56 grams, 22.5 cm
Acquired 1980-2015. Ex Abelita family collection. -
Syro-Hittite Terracotta Horse and Rider Figure
1st millennium B.C.Estimate: £800 - 1,000 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £444
A ceramic horse and rider figure modelled in the round, standing facing, the animal's ears pricked, simple recessed eyes, tail hanging between hindlegs, the rider riding bare-back, gripping the horse's mane at the base of the neck, his legs gripping its sides, wearing a textured garment hanging from the left shoulder, pinched face featuring large circular eyes and strong furrowed brow; one arm absent; repaired; mounted on a custom-made display base. 354 grams total, 14.2 cm high including stand
Collection of a deceased London gentleman, 1979-1999, by descent. Accompanied by a copy of thermoluminescence analysis report no.N122k30 from Oxford Authentication.
