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LOT 0967
Western Asiatic Ceramic Vessel Collection
1ST MILLENNIUM B.C.
3 1/8 - 6 in. (2.5 kg total, 7.9-15 cm).
A mixed group of ceramic vessels including bowls, jars and cups, including examples painted with geometric motifs. [12, No Reserve]
ProvenanceAcquired 1980-2015.
Ex Abelita family collection.
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Tel Brak Type Alabaster Eye Idol
Circa 3rd millennium B.C.Estimate: £250 - 350 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £125
A Tel Brak type creamy alabaster anthropomorphic eye idol, possibly of figurative female form, carved with a bell-shaped body, two 'breasts', remains of openwork 'eyes' above. 33.5 grams, 43 mm
Acquired 1969-1999. London collection of the late Mr S.M., thence by descent.
A classic artefact type from ancient Mesopotamia. Likely hand-carved using drills and string cutting. Eye idols were so named in the 1930s by the British archaeologist Max Mallowan. Whilst excavating a mound called Tel Brak, he discovered hundreds of anthropomorphic items of similar form, thus naming the mound 'Temple of the Eyes'. -
Western Asiatic Style Giant Agate Bead
20th century A.D. or earlierSold for (Inc. bp): £46
A very large banded agate bead in the style of ancient Western Asiatic examples with symmetrical banding; drilled for suspension. 149 grams, 90 mm
Acquired 1969-1999. London collection of the late Mr S.M., thence by descent. -
Jewish Silver Rimonim Group
19th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £780
A group of two silver rimonim or Torah finials, each comprising a spherical body with conical finial and tapering cylindrical socket, medial band of dangles with inscription above, embossed and chased stylised floral and foliate motifs to body and socket. 734 grams total, 27 cm each
From a UK private collection.
