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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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LOT 1447
Western Asiatic Bronze Pouring Vessel
Estimate £180 - 240€210 - 280 (for guidance only)$240 - 320 (for guidance only)
Opening Bid
£90 (EUR 104; USD 122) +BP*
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Mesopotamian Butterfly Schist and Other Bead Necklace
2nd-1st millennium B.C.Estimate: £400 - 600 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £50
Composed of alternating butterfly-type, biconical and barrel-shaped beads, the central feature composed of a biconical and two large annular beads, restrung with a modern clasp. 28.9 grams, 45 cm
Ex Abelita family collection, 1990s. -
Western Asiatic and Other Ancient Gold Beads
1st millennium B.C. and laterEstimate: £500 - 700 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £250
Mixed group of beads, including granulated, oblate, tubular, and other types. 7.17 grams total, 2-9 mm
Ex late Japanese gentleman's collection, 1970-2010. -
Western Asiatic Stone Cylinder Seal Group
3rd-1st millennium B.C.Estimate: £100 - 140 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £5
Comprising: frieze with profile running horse pulling a chariot with spoked wheel, seated driver and objects in the field; field of geometric linear symbols within broken borders; frieze with segmented standing figures; frieze with S-curved striated band, possibly a serpent with turned towards the rear; presenttion scene with seated magnate and facing supplicant, birds and guilloche in the field, chipped; each supplied with a museum-quality impression. 39.73 grams total, 12-41 mm
From the private collection of a European gentleman (1942-2024), formed since the 1970s.
