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LOT 0867
Western Asiatic Bronze Artefact Group
CIRCA 1ST MILLENNIUM B.C.
1 5/8 - 6 3/4 in. (1.6 kg total, 4.3-17 cm).
Comprising a tinned and gently carinated bowl with inverted rim; bracelet with raised rib to the expanded bezel and coiled arms; tinned piriform jar or vase; a cup with D-section medial band, integral foot and collector's identification label to base; spool-shaped fitting with decorative notching; bowl with foot and everted rim, symbol to interior base; bowl with lotiform base and broad everted rim; bowl with scalloped rim. [8]
ProvenanceAcquired 1990s-early 2000s.
East Anglian private collection.
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Gemstone with Kufic Inscription in Silver Ring
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Acquired by the vendor's father on the UK art market, before 1990. -
Western Asiatic Blue Glass Bottle
13th-14th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £91
With a tapering cylindrical body and bulbous base, applied trails, scrolls and loop handle; remains of iridescence, repaired. 73.9 grams, 16 cm
London private collection, 1979-1983. -
Western Asiatic Gold and Bead Pendant
1st millennium B.C. or laterEstimate: £150 - 200 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £75
Composed of a lozengiform jasper(?) body with conical gold cap adorned with granules and granulated bead below; free-running suspension loop. 2.04 grams, 30 mm
Acquired 1970-2010. Collection of a late Japanese gentleman.