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LOT 1745
Western Asiatic Bronze and Other Artefact Group
1ST MILLENNIUM B.C.
5/8 - 4 7/8 in. (25.3 grams total, 1.7-12.4 cm).
Comprising: a stylus with herringbone decoration; an annular ring; a stylised bird mount with ring-and-dot decoration; a male head formed in three-quarter view with a slit mouth and small eyes, wearing a simple cap. [4, No Reserve]
ProvenanceFrom the private collection of a European gentleman (1942-2024), formed since the 1970s.
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Western Asiatic Carnelian Cylinder Seal with Animals
2nd-1st millennium B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £104
Frieze with bird in flight above a crouching quadruped, among trees; supplied with a museum-quality impression. 0.68 grams, 13.97 mm
From the private collection of a European gentleman (1942-2024), formed since the 1970s. -
Western Asiatic Chalcedony Cylinder Seal with Tree of Life
900-600 B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £780
With frieze of a tree flanked by winged worshippers, surmounted by faravahar symbol; accompanied by a museum-quality impression. 4.47 grams, 22 mm
UK private collection before 2000. Acquired on the UK art market. Private collection, London, UK. -
Large Marlik Bronze Maternity Figure with Child
9th-8th century B.C.Estimate: £400 - 600 (‡+bp*)
Opening Bid: £222
Formed as a standing figure cradling an infant; stylised facial and anatomical detailing; openwork cage structure and remains of suspension loop to reverse; accompanied by a custom-made display stand. 47 grams, 99 mm (90 grams total, 13 cm including stand)
with Dr Amnon Rosenfeld, Jerusalem, Israel. European private collection, acquired in 2015.
