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LOT 1317
Western Asiatic Bronze Bowl
LATE 1ST MILLENNIUM B.C.
7 1/2 in. (220 grams, 19 cm).
Broad and shallow with incised concentric rings to the inner face. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceEx 1990s collection and with a central London gallery.
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Western Asiatic Terracotta Animal Rider
2nd-1st millennium B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £195
Modelled in the round standing facing, the rider gripping the animal with his thighs and by its ears, stylised detailing to both figures in the form of applied circular eyes and pricked headbands, the rider wearing a conical cap; mounted on a substantial cylindrical perspex display base. 676 grams total, 20 cm high including stand
Collected from 1979-1999. From the collection of the late Mr S.M., London, UK. From the Moussieff salon cabinet display. From the private collection of John Meredith, acquired since the 1990s; thence by descent. -
Western Asiatic Shell Ring Idol
3rd-2nd millennium B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £247
Comprising a discoid body with raised inverted rim, a stylised head of a bird(?) to the top with large ring-and-dot eyes; pierced for suspension; restored. 14.40 grams, 51 mm
From the stock of a former UK antiquarian, acquired at trade fairs and from private collection formed in the 1980s-1990s. Private collection, Europe. -
Neo-Assyrian Stone Stamp Seal with Inlays
Circa 800 B.C.Estimate: £250 - 350 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £125
Discoid in plan with incuse rosette design to stamping face, rectangular stub handle; reverse with five inlaid triangular inserts with stepped edges and a sixth to the upper face of the handle; very rare. 5.52 grams, 25 mm
Ex 'S' collection, London, UK, 1970s-1990s.
