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LOT 1183
Western Asiatic Bronze Weight Collection
CIRCA 8TH-12TH CENTURY A.D.
3/8 - 1 in. (216 grams total, 9-24 mm).
Including polyhedral, barrel-shaped, tabular and other types, most with impressed markings. [10, No Reserve]
ProvenanceEx Simmons gallery, London, UK.
Ex North London collection, 1990s.
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Bactrian Style Alabaster Chalice
20th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £65
With squat, bell-shaped bowl, everted rim and tapering cylindrical stem. 2.4 kg, 27 cm high
Ex London, UK, collection, 1990s.
