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LOT 0846
Western Asiatic Cream Stone Bead Necklace
1ST MILLENNIUM B.C. AND LATER
25 1/4 in. (11.4 grams, 64 cm long).
Comprising cream-coloured stone or shell beads of various types, including one decorated with punched ring-and-dot ornament; restrung. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceEx W.J. collection, 1990s.
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Important Western Asiatic Royal Cuneiform Nail of King Lipit-Eshtar of Isin
Circa 1934-1924 B.C.Estimate: £1,500 - 2,000 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £750
The surviving fragment comprising a tapering cylindrical body and splayed head, bearing Akkadian text to both the head and stem. 793 grams, 10 cm
From an important collection pre 1988. Private collection, London, UK, 1990s-2000s. J.L. collection, Surrey, UK, 2000s.
This clay cone was inscribed with a dedication of Lipit-Eshtar, who ruled the city of Isin in southern Mesopotamia circa 1934-1924 B.C. This cone was probably created for the construction of a temple (the E-ninisa, 'House of Justice') at Namgarum. -
Bactrian Stone Bowl with Snakes
3rd-2nd millennium B.C.Estimate: £800 - 1,000 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £400
Carved with squat, vertical sidewall and everted rim, frieze of entwined snakes with opposed heads between raised bands around the body. 881 grams, 17 cm
Acquired from a French gallery in 1982; thence by descent.
The stone is likely chlorite. -
Large Mesopotamian Limestone Cylinder Seal with Animals
3rd-2nd millennium B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £234
Bearing an incuse frieze comprising an ibex standing before two advancing figures, the rear-most with a sword and frond behind, a pair of facing lions to the background; drilled vertically through the centre for suspension; accompanied by a museum-quality impression. 53.5 grams, 45 mm
Fine condition, worn.
Acquired in the 1980s-1990s. Previously with Mansour Gallery, London W1. Property of a North West London gentleman.
