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LOT 1393
Western Asiatic Bronze Saddle Fitting with Bull
1ST MILLENNIUM A.D.
5 7/8 in. (4 1/2 in.) (140 grams, 15 cm wide (185 grams total, 11.5 cm high including stand)).
Arched in shape, equipped with three pyramidal points on the lower part, decorated with the figure of a bull with large horns on the upper part, the edge is knurled and equipped with a wavy bar, the lower vertical arm connected to a plate equipped with pyramidal points. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceFrom the private collection of a European gentleman (1942-2024), formed since the 1970s.
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Western Asiatic Aramaic Pendant Seal Matrix
Mid 1st millennium A.D.Estimate: £1,500 - 1,700 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £765
Discoid in plan with lug to upper face and suspension loop; underside with incuse pellets to the rim surrounding a tondo with two lines of incised text. 10.77 grams, 24 mm
From the collection of a gentleman, acquired on the London art market in the 1990s. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by a search certificate number no.12717-233043. -
Large Bactrian Black Chlorite 'Hand Bag' Ceremonial Weight
3rd millennium B.C.Estimate: £15,000 - 20,000 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £7,500
D-shaped in profile with a round-section loop and incuse sockets to accept inlay in contrasting colours (mostly absent); obverse with a reserved scene of two opposed human-headed scorpions with ribbed detailing advancing below two smaller scorpions placed perpendicular to them; reverse with a median eagle with wings extended and feather detailing, flanked by rearing serpents and other animals. 3.81 kg, 26.2 cm
Acquired before 1983. Ex London gallery, 1990s. Private collection, London, UK. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate number no.13285-253383. -
Western Asiatic Gold Pendant
1st millennium B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £156
Four-lobed body formed from sheet-gold with a comma-shaped finial, suspension loop above. 0.15 grams, 14 mm
Ex private British collection, formed in the 1980s. Property of a West Northamptonshire, UK, gentleman.
