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LOT 1074
Western Asiatic Bronze Snake-Headed Bracelet Pair
1ST MILLENNIUM B.C.
2 1/4 in. (42.7 grams total, 57-58 mm).
Each formed as a penannular bracelet with balustered body, the finials with stylised snake heads and punched scale decoration. [2, No Reserve]
ProvenanceEx old English collection.
London art market, 1980s.
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Western Asiatic Pocket Qur'an Manuscript Page Group
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Miniature paper Qur'an, each page with dense Nasta'liq text in black ink with a red double-border and green outer border; decorative title page with floral ornament and liquid gold; several pages of handwritten notes at the end; probably from North Africa. 55 grams, 86 x 86 mm
Acquired 1970s-1996. Property of a North American collector. London collection, 2016. -
Western Asiatic Glass Vessel Collection
8th-10th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £169
Comprising small vessels including a molar flask, mould blown and cut glass examples. 120 grams total, 50-62 mm
Acquired 1970s-1996. Property of a North American collector. London collection, 2016. -
Nabataean Redware Bowl with Painted Foliage
1st century B.C.-1st century A.D.Estimate: £700 - 900 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £375
Squat ceramic bowl with lateral loop handles to the rim, carinated profile; finely executed painted foliage to the inner face; very rare. 92 grams, 15.5 cm wide
From the important family collection of the late M.N., pre 1992.
