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LOT 0931
Western Asiatic Cuneiform Tablet Fragment Group
2ND MILLENNIUM B.C.
1 - 1 7/8 in. (59 grams total, 24-47 mm).
A mixed group of five ceramic tablet fragments, four bearing cuneiform text and/or pictograms to at least one face. [5, No Reserve]
ProvenanceSpecialised collection of cuneiform texts, the property of a London gentleman and housed in London before 1992.
Thence by descent to family members.
Examined by Professor Wilfrid George Lambert FBA (1926-2011), historian, archaeologist, and specialist in Assyriology and Near Eastern archaeology, in the late 1980s and early 1990s.
This small collection is exceptional for the variety of types, including some very rare and well preserved examples.
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Western Asiatic Style Artefact Collection
20th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £111
A group of three stone artefacts in ancient style: a haematite cylinder seal accompanied by an impression; penannular metallic bracelet with ram's head terminals and filigree ornament; an alabaster pot of tapering cylindrical form, frieze of birds advancing right engraved around the circumference. 344 grams total, 1.4-10.2 cm
German collection formed before 2000. Ex private European collection. -
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Bactrian Silver Walking Stick Attachment
2nd millennium B.C.Estimate: £450 - 650 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £250
A hollow-formed silver cylinder seal-type attachment, possibly from a walking stick or a furniture fitting, with a frieze of opposed seated figures, beasts and other details; accompanied by a museum-quality impression. 32.33 grams, 31 mm
Fair condition. Very rare.
Acquired before 1990. With a central London gallery. Private collection of a North West London lady. -
Western Asiatic Decorated Bracelet
1st millennium B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £46
A flat-section penannular bronze bracelet with flaring terminals, body decorated with medial band of annulets, chevrons above and below with dotted fill, terminals with a vegetal design, possibly a stylised tree. 21 grams, 54 mm wide
Early 1990s London collection. Acquired on the UK art market. From a private collection, Lancashire, UK.
