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LOT 1022
Western Asiatic Decorated Bracelet Pair
1ST MILLENNIUM B.C. OR LATER
2 3/8 - 2 1/2 in. (94 grams total. 59-62 mm).
A pair of penannular copper-alloy bracelets with waisted bezels: one decorated with an incised central lozenge with hatched fill, flanked by punched ring-and-dot, chevron, X and other geometric motifs; one with clusters of triangles, ring-and-dot motifs and zones of hatching. [2, No Reserve]
ProvenanceEarly 1990s London collection.
Acquired on the UK art market.
From a private collection, Lancashire, UK.
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Central Asian Seal Pendant with Horned Quadruped
23rd-20th century B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £156
A bronze compartmented stamp seal pendant in the form of a horned quadruped, with suspension loop to reverse; accompanied by a typed and signed scholarly note by W.G. Lambert, the late Professor of Assyriology at the University of Birmingham, 1970-1993, which states: '...This has the shape of what is depicted: a standing horned quadruped looking upwards. The face is flat and compartmented. The back is also flat and has a loop handle with two grooves over it. This comes from west central Asia and dates to c.2300-2000 B.C. It is in very good condition and the metal has been conserved.' 11 grams, 38 mm
1980s-early 1990s collection, UK. Accompanied by an original typed and signed scholarly note issued by the late Professor W.G. Lambert. -
Western Asiatic Kohl Pot with Inscription
1st millennium B.C.Estimate: £800 - 1,000 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £400
A serpentine or chlorite kohl pot of broadly cylindrical form with a gently tapering sidewall, rolled rim, slightly convex base and later incised panel of earlier cuneiform text. 35.7 grams, 36 mm high
French collection, 1960s-early 2000s. From an important Paris gallery, France. -
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Western Asiatic Carnelian and Agate Bead String
1st millennium B.C. and laterEstimate: £600 - 800 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £300
A restrung necklace composed of double drilled oval agate beads from the Near East or India with later polished round carnelian beads. 95 grams, 66 cm long
Fine condition.
Acquired 1980-2015. Ex Abelita family collection.
