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LOT 1564
Western Asiatic Bronze Arrowhead Collection
1ST MILLENNIUM B.C.
1 5/8 - 3 in. (125 grams total, 40-75 mm).
Including barbed, barbed-and-tanged leaf-shaped and other types. [20, No Reserve]
ProvenanceEx London, UK, collection, 1990s.
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Large Western Asiatic Silver Processional Horse Bridle Bead
2nd-1st millennium B.C.Estimate: £1,000 - 1,400 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £500
Spherical hollow-form pendant with a collar at each end, ribbed body divided into segments with bands of herringbone decoration and bands with raised bosses inlaid with small yellow metal insert, similar inset granules around the lower collar, two ribbed loops at the top. 135 grams, 91 mm
Acquired before 1983. Ex London gallery, 1990s. Private collection, London, UK. -
Western Asiatic Bronze Pan Weight
Circa 10th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £13
Biconvex in profile with broad flat faces. 136 grams, 34 mm
From the London collection of the late Mr S.M., 1969-1999. -
West Central Asian Bronze Stamp Seal with Cross
Circa 2300-2000 B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £39
Circular stamp seal with segmented face; accompanied by an old scholarly note, typed and signed by W.G. Lambert, late Professor of Assyriology, University of Birmingham, 1970-1993, which states: 'Stamp Seal of Silver 45 x 45 x 19 mm. This is round with notched outer edge, flat face and flat back on which is mounted a handle of inverted U-shape. The design is compartmented and consists of kind of four-armed cross with four small circles at its centre and more (drilled) circles along the arms, which diminish in width toward the edges. This comes from West Central Asia and dates to c. 2300-2000 B.C. It is heavy and generally in good condition. The incrustation on the surface could be removed.' 67.1 grams, 45.5 mm
Ex London, UK, collection, 1990s. Accompanied by an old scholarly note, typed and signed by Professor W.G. Lambert with reference no.W.861.
