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LOT 1207
Western Asiatic Engraved Calligraphic Rock Crystal
20TH CENTURY A.D.
2 1/4 in. (104 grams, 56 mm).
Ellipsoid in plan and biconvex in section with spiral band of dense Nastaliq text surrounding a central calligraphic panel.
ProvenanceAcquired by a Swiss family in the mid-1980s to late 1990s, thence by descent.
Private collection, Switzerland, since the late 1990s.
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Western Asiatic Molar Glass Vessel
Circa 9th-11th century A.D.Estimate: £100 - 140 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £50
With segmented body and expanding tubular neck, four stub feet to the underside. 16.26 grams, 48 mm
From a London, UK, collection of glass, 1970-2000s. -
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Amlash Pottery Jug with Zoomorphic Handle
1st millennium B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £182
Comprising a tall tubular neck and globular body, lateral strap handle with spur at the top. 522 grams, 20 cm
From the collection of a gentleman, 1988-2000s. -
Amlash Terracotta Horse Rhyton
10th century B.C.Estimate: £6,000 - 8,000 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £2,778
Hollow-formed rhyton with four splayed legs, curved neck with tall mane, loop handle forming the tail; filler hole to the middle of the back, spout to the chest; incised hatched bands to the mane and flank. 2.1 kg, 37 cm
Sakae Art Gallery, Nagoya, Japan, 1982. with Aaron Gallery, acquired from the above. Accompanied by thermoluminescence analysis report no.N121q65 by Oxford Authentication. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate number no.12822-241329.
Amlash terracotta rhytons, significant objects of this culture, are ancient Near Eastern terracotta vessels, dating back to around 1000 BC, often in the shape of animals, particularly zebu bulls. Rhytons were used for holding and drinking wine or other liquids, and characterised by their detailed animal forms and often featuring incised details.
