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LOT 1123
Western Asiatic Bronze Bracelet
LATE BRONZE AGE, 1ST MILLENNIUM B.C.
3 1/4 in. (65 grams, 84 mm).
Square in section with rounded outer face, transverse notches to the terminals. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceAcquired 1980-2015.
Ex Abelita family collection.
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Western Asiatic Schematic Green Schist Idol
3rd-2nd millennium B.C.Estimate: £300 - 400 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £120
Ellipsoid in plan with drilled socket to one end and radiating grooves. 26.3 grams, 61 mm
Ex Galerie Dominique Thirion, Brussels, Belgium. From the private collection of Mr K.A. -
Western Asiatic Terracotta Vessel Group
1st millennium B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £13
Comprising a tall jar with broad mouth, textured finish; small footed jar with flared rim; cup with tapering foot; ellipsoid dish with flat underside. 1.36 kg total, 7-17.5 cm
From a family collection mostly formed in the 1940s-1950s, thence by descent. -
Early Bronze Age Silver Idol
Circa 2400-2100 B.C.Estimate: £3,000 - 4,000 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £1,500
Of unusual double pelta type, symbolising a female human body, embossed dots to the perimeter and two holes to the centre. 17.88 grams, 64 mm
From a private family collection formed since the early 19th century, thence by descent. Property of a New Zealand legal professional. Accompanied by an academic report by Dr Raffaele D’Amato. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate number no.12318-223718.
