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LOT 1130
Western Asiatic Bronze Bifacial Pendant with Inscription
12TH-14TH CENTURY A.D.
2 in. (16 grams, 52 mm).
Teardrop-shaped with integral loop, obverse with lobed plant motif, reverse with seven lines of Arabic script.
ProvenanceEx Abelita family collection, 1980s-2000s.
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LOT 1130
Western Asiatic Bronze Bifacial Pendant with Inscription
Sold for (Inc. bp): £143
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Luristan Bronze Spearhead Blade
14th-10th century B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £338
With rounded shoulders and square-sectioned mid-rib running to the blade tip; short tang with fastening hole. 245 grams, 40 cm
Ex Abelita family collection, 1980s-2000s.
The spearhead belongs to the type VI spearhead of the Khorasani classification. It is characterised by a long blade and short tang, slightly rounded shoulders and pronounced midrib. Similar weapons were excavated by Prof. Negahban in the royal cemetery of Marlik. -
Persian Painted Dervish Man Miniature Leaf
20th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £156
Rectangular paper leaf with hand-painted scene of a standing figure in an arch with tendril detailing; the figure bearded with short hair, wearing an ankle-length banded tunic and shawl; edges chipped; supplied with old card mount. 54 grams, 20.5 x 13.3 cm
Private collection, UK. -
Syro-Hittite Bronze Male Idol
2nd millennium B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £182
Round-section body with pinched facial detailing, right arm raised and bent, left hand protecting the genitals. 36.5 grams, 78 mm
Previously the property of an Islington, London, UK, dealer. From a London, UK, private collector since circa 1990.
