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LOT 1292
Western Asiatic Bronze Zoomorphic Pin
1ST MILLENNIUM B.C.
6 1/8 in. (22.5 grams, 15.5 cm).
With head formed as a crouching dog with head resting on the forelegs; looped tail. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceAcquired on the UK art market 1979-1983.
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.
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Babylonian Hematite Duck Weight
8th-7th century B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £234
Carved with the head resting along the spine, flared tail. 17 grams, 24 mm
UK private collection before 2000. Acquired on the UK art market. Property of a London 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. -
Western Asiatic Black Stone Recumbent Bull
1st millennium B.C. or laterEstimate: £1,000 - 1,400 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £300
Carved in the round with its legs tucked underneath the body, stylised head with large almond-shaped eyes and incised details to the muzzle, large hump to the neck. 86 grams, 59 mm
From a collection formed before 1988, London and Geneva. 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. -
Western Asiatic Bronze Cosmetic Dish Group
12th-13th century A.D.Estimate: £150 - 200 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £75
Comprising three shallow dishes, each comma-shaped with incised hatching to the narrow rim, bird-head detailing to the spur; one with three stub feet. 114 grams total, 74-78 mm
Ex London, UK, gallery, 1971-early 2000s. 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.
