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LOT 1313
Western Asiatic Bronze Anthropomorphic Idol
1ST MILLENNIUM B.C.
3 5/8 in. (163 grams total, 92 mm high including stand).
Modelled in the round figure with flared foot, stylised anthropomorphic or theriomorphic figure with amphora and mounting peg to reverse; mounted on a custom-made stand. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceFrom a collection acquired on the UK art market from various auction houses and collections mostly before 2000.
From an important Cambridgeshire estate; thence by descent.
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Large Luristan Bronze Armlet Pair with Animal Terminals
2nd millennium B.C.Estimate: £1,500 - 2,000 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £675
Each armlet composed of a substantial round-section penannular hoop with terminals formed as stylised opposed animal heads, ring-and-dot motifs representing the eyes and highlighting other anatomical detailing, together with dashes, dimples, chevrons and crescents. 1.19 kg total, 13-13.1 cm
with a London, UK gallery, 1971-early 2000s. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by a search certificate number no.12265-220622. -
Neo Babylonian Rock Crystal Stamp Seal
626-539 B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £910
Plano-convex in profile with transverse hole for suspension; underside with kneeling genie in flounced robe with arms outstretched and wings spread, profile head with long square-cut beard, pellets in the field. 25.3 grams, 27 mm
Collected from 1970-1999. From the collection of the late Mr S.M., London, UK. -
Luristan Bronze Kohl Pot
1st millennium B.C.Estimate: £180 - 240 (‡+bp*)
Opening Bid: £90
Of tapering cylindrical form with everted rim, decoratively notched ribs of alternating breadth to to body. 60 grams, 78 mm
Acquired in Europe before 1993.
