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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 Haematite Cylinder Seal with Presentation Scene for En-Nanna
2nd-1st millennium B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £338
With large central hole, incised frieze of a seated figure receiving an offering from a figure in floor-length pleated garment, second figure behind him in a fringed robe, column of cuneiform text to the rear: En-Nanna, [son of ] ... is your servant. 8.24 grams, 33 mm
Acquired 1970s-1996. Property of a North American collector; collection no.065. London collection, 2016. -
Western Asiatic Glass Vessel Collection
8th-10th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £169
Comprising small vessels including a molar flask, mould blown and cut glass examples. 120 grams total, 50-62 mm
Acquired 1970s-1996. Property of a North American collector. London collection, 2016. -
Western Asiatic Chalcedony Bull Amulet
Circa 3rd millennium B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £169
Carved figure of a recumbent bull with headed turned, drilled eyes, legs folded beneath the body; drilled at the midriff and shoulders for use as a bead. 12.7 grams, 32 mm
Acquired 1970s-1996. Property of a North American collector. London collection, 2016.
