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LOT 1296
Western Asiatic Bronze Bowl
MID 1ST MILLENNIUM B.C.
5 3/4 in. (194 grams, 14.5 cm wide).
Hemispherical in profile with narrow rim.
ProvenanceEx 1990s collection and with a central London gallery.
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Western Asiatic Double Animal Spouted Vessel
8th-9th century A.D.Estimate: £400 - 600 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £200
Biconvex body with spout formed as an animal-head, filler to the rear with crimped rim and ribbed loop between; traces of painted design. 1.32 kg, 24.7 cm
UK collection, 1990s. Acquired on the UK art market, before 2000. Private collection, Mr M.V., a London-based businessman. -
Mesopotamian Alabaster Bowl
2nd-1st millennium B.C.Estimate: £1,500 - 2,000 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £640
Conical with a narrow, slightly rounded base; repaired. 1.66 kg, 22 cm diameter
Acquired in the early 2000s. Private collection, UK. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by a search certificate number no.12705-235147. -
Large Azerbaijan Hasanlu Tepe Pottery Vessel
1st millennium B.C.Estimate: £1,500 - 2,000 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £675
Comprising a broad bell-shaped bowl with flat rim attached by a thick trunk with four rows of angled impressions to a tripod base with sturdy curved legs with inner supporting ring and keeled finials. 5.28 kg, 35.5 cm
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