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LOT 1075
Western Asiatic Bronze Bracelet and Axehead Collection
2ND MILLENNIUM B.C.
4 - 5 3/8 in. (1.8 kg total, 10.4-13.7 cm).
Ten penannular arm-bands or bracelets composed of round-section bodies tapering towards the terminals; two axeheads. [12]
ProvenanceAcquired in Europe before 1992.
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Western Asiatic Bound Manuscript Pocket Book
18th-19th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £468
With saddle-stitched binding, manuscript blocks of Arabic-script black-ink text, small heading text; several blank pages; probably from India. 38 grams, 15 x 10.5 cm
Acquired 1970s-1996. Property of a North American collector. London collection, 2016. -
Sassanian Green Cut-Glass Cup
6th-7th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £2,340
Translucent with a roughly U-shaped cross-section, graduated decorative wheel-cut facets composed of larger circles to the base, followed by smaller ovals, lozenges and fan-shapes towards the neck. 185 grams, 91 mm
London art market, 1986. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate number no.11887-206403. -
Amlash Terracotta Cult Vessel
1st millennium B.C.Estimate: £300 - 400 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £150
Composed of three bulbous and conjoined vessels with everted necks, the central one with a tapering stem and splayed foot; some remains of painted ornament to the foot. 308 grams, 17.5 cm wide
Ex Rabi gallery, 1990s. Private collection of Iranian art.
