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LOT 1061
Western Asiatic Bronze Epigraphic Applique
14TH-16TH CENTURY A.D.
1 in. (1.7 grams, 27 mm).
Rectangular panel with low-relief reserved calligraphic text. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceFrom the collection of a gentleman, acquired on the London art market in the 1990s.
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Western Asiatic Gold Butterfly Bead
2nd-1st millennium B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £416
Of hollow construction with two sub-triangular flanges flanking a tubular loop. 5.15 grams, 35 mm
Fine condition.
Acquired 1970-2010. Collection of a late Japanese gentleman. -
Syro-Hittite Terracotta Fertility Figure
Syro-Hittite States, 1180-700 B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £260
Modelled in the round with domed headdress, in crouching pose holding a small animal in his bent arms; applied eyes, nose and headdress elements;rear of head absent. 81.7 grams, 11.1 cm
Ex property of the late Mr S.M., London, UK, 1969-1999, thence by descent. -
Fatimid Glass Gaming Piece
Egypt, circa 10th-12th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £221
Barrel-shaped in profile in translucent olive-green glass, with deep shoulder and knop finial. 17.08 grams, 28 mm
From the collection of Mr S.M., London, UK, formed from 1969-1999.
Probably intended for use in the game of backgammon.
