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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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Nishapur Glazed Buffware Bowl
Central Asia, 11th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £130
With broad mouth, indented ring below the rim to the exterior, low flared foot, vertical painted motifs to the exterior, horizontal band of calligraphic text to interior around tondo with bird motif. 885 grams, 24 cm
Dubai, 2001. Ex central London gallery. 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. -
Akkadian Black Stone Cylinder Seal of the Sun God Shamash and Worshipping Parade
Circa 2334-2279 B.C.Estimate: £3,000 - 4,000 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £1,500
Finely engraved with a religious scene, sun god Shamash seated on a throne with his feet resting on a padded stand, holding a scimitar in his raised left hand and wearing a horned headdress; four bearded deities and a smaller, clean-shaven young male worshipper before him, each of the deities wearing a horned headdress and a pleated garment; accompanied by a museum-quality impression. 49.1 grams, 40 mm
From the 'S' collection, acquired 1970-1990s. The collection was seen and studied by W.G. Lambert, late Professor of Assyriology at the University of Birmingham, 1970-1993. Accompanied by a copy of a report from Assyriologist Hui Li. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by a search certificate number no.12539-231427. 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.
The seal's excellent glyptic techniques, naturalistic depictions of the facial features, and the presented religious scene suggest that this seal might have belonged to a high official. -
Western Asiatic Bronze Ring Collection
Circa 1st millennium A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £72
Comprising mainly flat-section and barrel-shaped types. 78 grams total, 21-28 mm
Acquired 1980-2015. Ex Abelita family 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.
