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LOT 0918
Western Asiatic Bronze Stemmed Goblet
1ST MILLENNIUM B.C.
5 1/8 in. (188 grams, 13 cm high).
Composed of a marriage of a conical bowl and foot with slender stem, decorative upper body and slightly domed everted foot.
ProvenanceEx Mayfair gallery, 1980s.
The Kusmirek Collection, UK.
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Proto-Elamite Silver Ibex Figurine
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Central Asian Ziwiye Turquoise Frit Offering Basket
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Opening Bid: £800
Conical outer body with pierced geometric panels, handle surmounted by facing quadrupeds flanking a swan at apex, horned bull's heads to either handle base. 982 grams, 23.2 cm
With the previous owner, 1990-2012. Acquired in 2012. Accompanied by an IADAA search certificate dated 9 April 2020.