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LOT 1167
Western Asiatic Bronze Bird-Shaped Stamp Seal
CIRCA 2200-2000 B.C.
2 in. (28.5 grams, 50 mm).
Comprising a trapezoidal body with D-shaped lateral wings and eyes; ribbing forming the cells for inlaid ornament (?); looped slider-bar to reverse. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceShinya Tagava, Honcho, Tokyo, Japan, pre-1986.
This lot has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database, and is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.
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Royal Stamped Terracotta Jar Handle
Late 8th century B.C.Estimate: £300 - 400 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £150
The handle fragment from a Tufnell type 484 jar, bearing an oval stamp to the upper handle. 129 grams, 10 cm
Ex S.M. London collection, UK, 1970-1990s. Accompanied by a description from Peter Gert Van der Veen, senior lecturer of Levantine Archaeology, Johannes Gutenberg-Universität, Mainz. This lot has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database, and is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato. -
Cypriot Type Gold Flower Pendant
1st millennium B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £338
Composed of four radiating petals, applied granules below; tubular suspension loop with granulated collar to each end; not found in Cyprus. 0.7 grams, 24 mm
Ex property of a late Japanese collector, 1970-2000s. This lot has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database, and is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato. -
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Kushan Turquoise-Glazed Bowl
12th-13th century A.D.Estimate: £1,800 - 2,400 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £1,000
Footed bowl with painted black rim and vertical strokes to the outer face, eight painted internal segments with lattice, scrolls and other ornament. 473 grams, 20 cm wide
Ex London, UK, gallery, 1971-early 2000s. London, UK, collection. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by a search certificate number no.12722-235581. This lot has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database, and is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.
