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LOT 1025
Western Asiatic Glass Vessel Collection
8TH-10TH CENTURY A.D.
1 5/8 - 2 3/8 in. (91 grams total, 42-60 mm).
Comprising four miniature cosmetic bottles including a molar flask, a dark blue iridescent unguentarium and other types. [4, No Reserve]
ProvenanceAcquired 1970s-1996.
Property of a North American collector.
London collection, 2016.
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Western Asiatic Decorative Bronze Vase or Fitting
10th-12th century A.D.Estimate: £400 - 600 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £200
Composed of a ribbed body, flared neck with octagonal collar, decorated with incised geometric detailing, centre of base absent. 842 grams, 15.7 cm high
with a London, UK gallery 1971-early 2000s. -
Old Babylonian Haematite Cylinder Seal for Ibni-Ea, son of Abi-tillati
Circa 1894-1595 B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £715
With low-relief drilled standing figure and three columns of cuneiform text: Ibni-Ea, son of Abi-tillati, servant of (the god) Ea. 8.4 grams, 29 mm
Acquired 1970s-1996. Property of a North American collector, collection no.17. London collection, 2016. -
Amlash Bronze Pendant with Animals
1st millennium B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £208
Wheel design with raised bosses to the joints, dog's head to the apex with loop to the rear, two birds at three and nine o'clock. 42 grams, 80 mm
Ex old English collection. London art market, 1980s.
