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LOT 1247
Western Asiatic Bronze Leaping Horned and Winged Lion
MID 1ST MILLENNIUM B.C.
4 5/8 in. (160 grams, 11.8 cm).
With small wings and curved horns; possibly Kushan. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceLondon collection since the 1980s.
Property of a Canadian family.
This lot has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database, and is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.
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Western Asiatic Gold Ornamental Pendant
1st millennium B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £260
Comprising a long shank with a loop above and applied filigree wire to the main body, globular finial with applied pellet pyramids. 2.84 grams, 25 mm
Ex property of a late Japanese collector, 1970-2000s. This lot has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database, and is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato. -
Hittite Limestone Altar
2nd-1st millennium B.C.Estimate: £800 - 1,000 (‡+bp*)
Opening Bid: £400
Carved from a limestone block with three trapezoidal stub legs, horizontal dished centre with notched edge to the raised rim and U-section pouring lip; panel of geometric linear ornament to the outer face of the body and legs; integral T-shaped reinforcing arms to underside. 3.5 kg, 26.3 cm wide
Private collection, Israel. with Archaeological Centre, Auction 59, no.433. Accompanied by a copy of the Archaeological Centre online catalogue page. This lot has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database, and is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato. -
Western Asiatic Red Terracotta Juglet
4th century A.D.Estimate: £120 - 179 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £60
With narrow flared base and broad biconical body, funicular neck, strap handle to the shoulder. 547 grams, 21 cm
Ex London, UK, gallery, 1971-early 2000s. London, UK, collection. This lot has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database, and is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.
