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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 Figures
2nd-1st millennium B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £572
With frieze of standing figures, fronds, vases, scrolls, birds and other items. 2.13 grams, 15 mm
Acquired 1970s-1996. Property of a North American collector; collection no.030. London collection, 2016. -
Western Asiatic Bronze Openwork Lamp Stand
Circa 12th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £1,300
Hollow-formed with openwork bulbs and interstitial flanges to the shaft; broad discoid platter with raised rim and pierced lobes; tripod base with openwork dome and low-relief scrollwork. 4.4 kg, 59 cm high
with a London, UK gallery 1971-early 2000s. -
Western Asiatic Bronze Openwork Lamp Stand
Circa 12th century A.D.Estimate: £700 - 900 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £350
Hollow-formed with openwork bulb to each end and narrow columnar shaft with openwork and calligraphic detailing in low relief; discoid platter with raised rim and pierced lobes, central knotwork motif; tripod base with openwork dome and low-relief scrollwork; repaired. 1.9 kg, 52.5 cm high
with a London, UK gallery 1971-early 2000s.