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LOT 1447
Western Asiatic Bronze Pouring Vessel
1ST MILLENNIUM B.C.
4 3/4 in. (130 grams, 12.1 cm).
Barrel-shaped in profile with concentric rings to the base, tapering U-section spout to the rim.
ProvenanceEx Abelita family collection, 1980s-2000s.
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Western Asiatic Decorated Terracotta Dipper Cup
Iron Age, circa mid 1st millennium B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £72
Comprising a bulbous body with an everted rim and a large loop handle to the rear, the rim decorated with alternating lines and dots. 339 grams, 16 cm wide
From a UK collection formed in the 1980s. Property of an Essex, UK, gentleman. -
Neo-Assyrian Rock Crystal Pendant in Decorative Gold Setting
Circa 900-600 B.C.Estimate: £2,000 - 3,000 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £1,000
Polished plano-convex crystal gem in sheet gold cell with two bands of herringbone braid to the sidewall and five more to the loop, applied granules at the junction with the cell. 15.43 grams, 34 mm
From a North American gentleman's collection, 1990s. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate number no.13373-259034.
Rock crystal beads were found in Tomb I of the Assyrian Princess in Nimrod. In the same graves were found crouching monkeys, recumbent bulls, seals depicting a nude Ishtar and other seals, all carved from rock crystal. -
Western Asiatic Gold Pendant
Circa 1st millennium B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £234
Formed with two granulated gold beads separated by a garnet bead, and two small blue beads below, a loop above and below. 2.41 grams, 22 mm
Ex late Japanese gentleman's collection, 1970-2010. Accompanied by a previously illustrated catalogue card with provenance.
