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LOT 0879
Western Asiatic Gold Artefact Collection
1ST MILLENNIUM B.C. AND LATER
3/8 - 1 1/8 in. (6.45 grams total, 8-30 mm).
Mainly comprising sheet-gold beads and decorative elements, including double tubular beads, domes, lotiform ornaments, a spherical bead with spool-shaped and filigree ornament, together with other types. [15]
ProvenanceUK gallery, early 2000s.
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Early Sassanian Silver Footed Bowl
3rd century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £2,340
The lower body formed as slender flutes in relief, concentric rings to the interior, resting on a flaring shallow foot, possibly Parthian. 590 grams, 18.8 cm wide
Acquired on the London art market, 1971-1974. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate number no.11785-206404.
The wealth of the Sassanid court has been confirmed by archaeological excavations that have unearthed shallow vessels, among which bowls forged from precious metals like silver, likely used to drink wine in the palaces and at the court of the Šāhanšāh (King of Kings). The production of silver vessels and dinner objects for the court was highly centralised within the empire. In the 5th and 6th century A.D., this production expanded, creating new shapes, such as pitchers, elliptical bowls and high footed bowls, also used by the middle class. This vessel is continuing the tradition of the vessels in the Arsacid court. -
Nabataean White Ground Dish with Painted Foliage
1st century B.C.-1st century A.D.Estimate: £700 - 900 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £375
Squat dish with conical profile, flange rim; finely detailed painted foliage to the inner face; very rare. 117 grams, 15 cm wide
From the important family collection of the late M.N., pre 1992. -
Western Asiatic Banded Yellow Agate Pendant Group
20th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £156
Each polished and pierced for suspension; including two flat-section, cartouche-shaped pendant plaques and three octagonal-section bars with conical terminals. 127 grams total, 54-71 mm
London collection since the 1980s. Property of a Canadian family.
