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LOT 1556
Western Asiatic Engraved Carnelian Calligraphic Intaglio
CIRCA 16TH CENTURY A.D.
3/4 in. (3.61 grams, 20 mm).
Circular intaglio with narrow base, upper face with densely arranged inscription; supplied with a museum-quality impression. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceAcquired in the late 1980s-early 1990s.
Private collection, London, UK.
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LOT 1556
Western Asiatic Engraved Carnelian Calligraphic Intaglio
Sold for (Inc. bp): £39
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South Arabian Carving of a Nude Couple in Erotic Embrace with Inscription
1st century B.C.-1st century A.D.Estimate: £4,000 - 6,000 (‡+bp*)
Opening Bid: £2,222
Modelled in the round as two figures embracing, the upper figure with a pseudo inscription to the back; mounted on a custom-made stand. 380 grams total, 13.3 cm including stand
Formerly in the collection of Mr K. Ex collection of Mr H., acquired in Switzerland in the early 2000s. Private collection, Switzerland, acquired in 2010. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by a search certificate number no.12875-241696. -
Seljuk Bronze Incense Burner with Silver Inlays
12th century A.D. or laterSold for (Inc. bp): £819
Domed openwork cover with inlays, the knop surrounded by a band of inlaid leaves, a band of Greek key motifs below and above the basal rim enclosing a series of figures in dynamic poses, three of the figures enclosed within a medallion and depicting a seated male with crossed legs and a bird on his right side. 345 grams, 14 cm
with a London, UK gallery 1971-early 2000s. -
Western Asiatic White Stone Bead Necklace String
1st millennium B.C. and laterSold for (Inc. bp): £33
Comprising larger barrel-shaped beads interspersed with smaller beads, the central feature with larger beads, restrung. 15.21 grams, 32 cm
Ex London, UK, collection, 1990s.
