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LOT 1411
Western Asiatic Bulbous Terracotta Jar
1ST MILLENNIUM B.C.
6 3/8 in. (522 grams, 16.2 cm).
Comprising a globular body with circumferential painted bands at the equator, trumpet-shaped neck and mouth. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceFrom the collection of a London, UK, gentleman, 1990s.
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Western Asiatic Ram-Headed Pot with Handle
1st millennium B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £351
Ovoid in plan with flared base and crimped band to the rim, filler hole and ram-head spout. 820 grams, 18 cm
UK collection, 1990s. Acquired on the UK art market, before 2000. Private collection, Mr M.V., a London-based businessman. -
Early Bronze Age Silver Idol
Circa 2400-2100 B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £1,872
Of unusual double pelta type, symbolising a female human body, embossed dots to the perimeter and two holes to the centre. 17.88 grams, 64 mm
From a private family collection formed since the early 19th century, thence by descent. Property of a New Zealand legal professional. Accompanied by an academic report by Dr Raffaele D’Amato. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate number no.12318-223718. -
Western Asiatic Gold-Coloured Wire Calligraphic Roundel
20th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £624
Fabric panel with calligraphic text in gold-coloured wire; signed and dated at lower edge. 849 grams, 65.5 cm
Private collection, UK.
