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LOT 1292
Western Asiatic Bronze Zoomorphic Bracelet
1ST MILLENNIUM B.C.
2 5/8 in. (80 grams, 68 mm).
Square in section and penannular in form with opposed beast-head finials. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceAcquired on the UK art market in the late 20th century A.D.
From the private collection of the late David King (1940-2024), Hoddesdon, Hertfordshire, UK.
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Central Asian Bronze Stamp Seal Matrix with Standing Bird
Circa 500-100 B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £104
Discoid with a standing bird to the centre and loop to the rear; accompanied by typed and signed note by the late W.G. Lambert, Professor of Assyriology at the University of Birmingham, 1970-1993, which states: 'Stamp Seal of Bronze 24 x 24 x 13 mm. This is a flat disc cut from sheet metal with a pierced handle from the same material fixed on the back. It is round. The design shows a standing bird in the centre, something not yet identified in front of it and above it a crescent and to the side a hatched shape. The whole design is put within a circle of intertwining band. This is a rare seal from west central Asia, c. 500-100 B.C. It is in excellent condition.' 7.9 grams, 25 mm
Ex collection of a late London gentleman, 1990s. Accompanied by an original typed and signed scholarly note by the late W.G. Lambert, Professor of Assyriology at the University of Birmingham, 1970-1993. This lot has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database, and is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato. -
Canaanite Bronze Warrior God with Raised Arm
Early 2nd millennium B.C.Estimate: £1,200 - 1,700 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £625
Standing on a columnar base and wearing a waist-belt and crossed baldrics. 97 grams, 12.1 cm
Acquired in Paris and London, 1970s. From a collection of Canaanite gods in bronze, from the collection of a London, UK, gentleman. This lot has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database, and is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato. -
Amlash Terracotta Vessel
1st millennium B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £65
Comprising a piriform body and trumpet-shaped narrow neck, flat base. 398 grams, 21.8 cm
From a Mayfair gallery 1990s. Ex London, UK, collection. This lot has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database, and is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.
