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LOT 1362
Western Asiatic Bronze Jewellery Punch
1ST MILLENNIUM B.C.
1 in. (8.9 grams, 27 mm).
Skittle-shaped with three figures on the flat face.
ProvenanceFrom the collection of a gentleman, acquired on the London art market in the 1990s.
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LOT 1362
Western Asiatic Bronze Jewellery Punch
Estimate £140 - 180€160 - 210 (for guidance only)$190 - 240 (for guidance only)
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Private collection, UK. -
Sasanian Bronze Bowl
3rd-7th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £46
With broad base and deep everted sidewall. 194 grams, 17 cm
From the collection of North West London, UK, gentleman, 1990-2000s. -
Early Bronze Age Silver Idol
Circa 2400-2100 B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £1,123
Violin-shaped with round body, long neck and stylised head, symbolising a female body, perforated with two holes at the top representing the eyes, embossed with dots around the perimeter. 5.34 grams, 62 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.12321-223719.
