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LOT 1291
Western Asiatic Electrum Gold Pendant with Garnets
CIRCA 3RD-4TH CENTURY A.D.
3/4 in. (1.83 grams, 19.46 mm).
Comprising a lozenge-shaped plaque with applied ropework, two raised cells with filigree loops to the edges, set with garnet cabochons; suspension loop above.
ProvenanceFrom the property of the late Mr SM, London, UK, 1969-1999.
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Seljuk Silver Inscribed Pectoral
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with a London, UK gallery 1971-early 2000s. -
Western Asiatic Jasper Stamp Seal with Contest Scene
2nd-1st millennium B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £72
With a pierced domed upper face; engraved underside with a knife-wielding man attacking a rearing lion, a mythical long-tailed beast attacking from above with its tail curving along the edge of the seal. 25.5 grams, 35 mm
UK private collection before 2000. On the UK art market. Property of a London gentleman. -
Babylonian Cuneiform Tablet, a Clothes Receipt from Puzur-Akum to Astaqar
2000-1700 B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £3,640
Pillow-shaped clay tablet with cuneiform text to both broad faces and one edge from Garšana (iv/Šu-Sîn 8?), a receipt for various clothing, with several dedications to the deities Ninsiana, Mami, Dadmuštum and Šubula; Dadmuštum is rarely mentioned, reading: '1 tu ba-tab tuh-hu-um 3-kam us 2 1 tu ša -ga-du ba-tab tug-hu-um / 3-kam us 1 tu ta -ki-ru-um 3-kam us 4 dnin- dsi -an-na 4 tu guz-za 4-kam us 6 2 tu guz-za 4-kam us dma-mi x ? 2 tu guz-za 4-kam us / dda-ad-muš-tum R 8 2 tu niĝ -lam 4-kam us dšu-bu-la ki-la -bi 26 1/3 ma-na 10 2 tu bar-dul us-bar 4 tu sag us-bar 12 5 tu us -bar 4 ma-na 3 tu mug 14 ki !-aš-ta -gar -ta puzur -a-ku-um šu ba-ti 16 iti ki-siki- dnin-a-zu mu ma -gur -mah mu-/dim' translation: '1 (simple) garment batab tuhhum (a kind of fabric?), thrice, medium quality 1 garment šagadu (of linen) batab tuhhum thrice, medium quality 1 garment takirum, thrice, medium quality (for) Ninsiana; 4 tufted garments, in quadruple, medium quality 2 tufted garments, in quadruple, medium quality : (for) Mami 2 tufted garments, in quadruple, medium quality : (for) Dadmuštum. 2 niglam garments, in quadruple, medium quality : (for) Šubula Their weight is 26 1/3 mines. 2 bardul garments (from) the weavers 4 garments if first quality (from) the weavers 5 (simple) garments étoffes (from) the weavers : 4 mines 3 garments in coarse wool Puzur-Akum has received (these garments) from Aštaqar. In the month of Kisiki.Ninazu The year in which the big (ceremonial) boat was built'. 65.1 grams, 50 mm
Ex Oriental Dar Antiques, Jerusalem, 1967. European private collection. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate no.12092-211938.
