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LOT 1134
Western Asiatic Calcite Fertility Type Figure
1ST MILLENNIUM B.C.
9 in. (808 grams, 23 cm).
Rectangular in section with scooped flanges to the lower body, polyhedral head with low-relief facial detailing.
ProvenanceEx collection of the late S.M., London, UK, 1970-1990s.
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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Large Proto-Elamite Silver Pendant with Bull's Head
Circa 3100-2900 B.C.Estimate: £25,000 - 35,000 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £12,000
Comprising: a hollow sheet-silver panel formed as two comma-shaped stylised bovine bodies, each with transverse hatched bands at the ankles and perforations for attachment of studs; at centre top, a bull's head modelled in the round with long curved horns; loop to the reverse. 67.7 grams, 10.7 cm
with Mahboubian Gallery, New York, acquired prior to 1969. London, UK, collection. 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 a search certificate number no.12710-235586. 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 Silver Ring with Jewish Gemstone
20th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £169
D-section hoop with forked terminals, large bezel with a carnelian intaglio engraved with a lozenge-shaped grid of magical symbols, four sprigs surrounding; underside stamped with 'H 925'. 7.05 grams, 30.66 mm overall, 20.42 mm internal diameter (approximate size British V 1/2, USA 10 3/4, Europe 24.4, Japan 23)
Private collection, London, UK. 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 Silver-Coloured Metal Pendant
20th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £7
Comprising a triangular plaque with inset glass cloison, chains below with dangles. 21 grams, 17.5 cm
Ex collection of a late London, UK, collector, 1970s. 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.