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LOT 1631
Western Asiatic Cosmetic Glass Vessel
8TH-12TH CENTURY A.D.
2 in. (9.29 grams, 49 mm).
Ribbed round-section body with tubular neck and everted rim. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceFrom a London, UK, collection of glass, 1970-2000s.
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Western Asiatic Bronze Cage Weight
2nd-1st millennium B.C.Estimate: £500 - 700 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £270
Comprising a rectangular basket with two overlapping U-shaped handles, two bull heads resting on the edge of the basket. 198 grams, 74 mm
From the collection of a gentleman, acquired on the London art market in the 1990s. -
Large Marlik Bronze Maternity Figure with Child
9th-8th century B.C.Estimate: £400 - 600 (‡+bp*)
Opening Bid: £222
Formed as a standing figure cradling an infant; stylised facial and anatomical detailing; openwork cage structure and remains of suspension loop to reverse; accompanied by a custom-made display stand. 47 grams, 99 mm (90 grams total, 13 cm including stand)
with Dr Amnon Rosenfeld, Jerusalem, Israel. European private collection, acquired in 2015. -
Western Asiatic Silver Amuletic Pendant Pair
1st millennium A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £72
Comprising two matched pendants, each a silver sleeve with applied collars and a transverse stud, inset polished carnelian bead, S-loop above. 3.58 grams total, 27-28 mm
Acquired on the UK art market. Early 1990s London, UK, collection. From a private collection, Lancashire, UK. Property of a West Northamptonshire, UK, gentleman.
