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LOT 0925
Western Asiatic Bracelet with Channel and Club Terminals
1ST MILLENNIUM B.C.
2 1/2 in. (42.2 grams, 63 mm wide).
A penannular silver bracelet with expanding hoop with recessed central section, two roughly triangular projections to the centre of the bezel, ribbed terminals. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceEarly 1990s London collection.
Acquired on the UK art market.
From a private collection, Lancashire, UK.
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LOT 0925
Western Asiatic Bracelet with Channel and Club Terminals
Sold for (Inc. bp): £59
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Babylonian Cuneiform Cylinder with Akkadian Inscription Relating to the Planting of a Cedar Hedge
Circa 2nd millennium B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £845
A hollow cylinder bearing an inscription in Akkadian, relating to the planting of a cedar hedge to protect the orchard of Ili-tukulti from the wind: 'At (the edge of) a bare orchard, against the north wind, near six watering holes, Yamhad cedars were planted in the orchard of Ilī-tukultī.' 60 grams, 39 mm
Acquired before 1992. Ex gentleman's family collection, London, UK. -
Mesopotamian Fertility Figure
4th-3rd millennium B.C.Estimate: £350 - 450 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £194
A clay anthropomorphic female figure, stylised detailing to her face and hair, beaded necklace around her neck and small breasts; remains of outstretched arms; shallow U-shaped channel to reverse delineating her buttocks and spine. 225 grams, 11.5 cm high
Fine condition.
Acquired 1980-2015. Ex Abelita family collection. -
Sumerian Fish Amulet
3rd-2nd millennium B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £195
A mother of pearl fish amulet, pierced eye also serving as a suspension loop. 0.87 grams, 28 mm
Acquired 1969-1999. London collection of the late Mr S.M., thence by descent.
