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LOT 1259
Western Asiatic Gold Pendant with Rosettes
1ST MILLENNIUM B.C.
7/8 in. (2.24 grams, 22 mm).
Hollow-form pendant with curving body and two loops on the upper edge, both sides with an applied six-petalled flower, one formed of filigree wire and the other as raised cells.
ProvenanceEx late Japanese gentleman's collection, 1970-2010.
Accompanied by a previously illustrated catalogue card with provenance.
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West Central Asian Bronze Piglet-Shaped Seal Matrix
Circa 2300-2000 B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £117
Shaped as a standing piglet with a loop on the reverse, accompanied by an old scholarly note, typed and signed by W.G. Lambert, late Professor of Assyriology, University of Birmingham, 1970-1993, which states: 'Stamp Seal of Bronze, 39 x 24 x 12mm. This has the shape of piglet standing. it has a flat compartmented face, and a slightly convex back on which is mounted a short loop handle. This comes from west central Asia and dates to c. 2300-2000 B.C. It is covered with incrustation, which could be removed. The metal appears to be in good condition, and this is a fascinating piece.' 15.1 grams, 38 mm
Acquired in the late 1980s-early 1990s. Ex property of a West London businessman. Academically researched and catalogued by the late Professor Lambert in the early 1990s. Accompanied by a copy of a scholarly report, numbered R-479, typed and signed by Professor Wilfrid George Lambert. -
Assyrian Stone Bust of the Demon Humbaba
8th-7th century B.C.Estimate: £1,200 - 1,700 (‡+bp*)
Opening Bid: £600
Carved in the round bust with heavily hatched brow and cheeks, D-shaped eyes, snubbed feline nose, ellipsoid mouth gaping with teeth exposed, segmented panel to chest. 47 grams, 37 mm
European art market, 1997. Acquired by the present owner from the above. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by a search certificate no.12596-232196. -
Western Asiatic and Other Bead Group
1st millennium B.C. and laterSold for (Inc. bp): £39
Mixed group of various beads, mainly in glass and stone. 159 grams total, 1-25 mm
Acquired in the 1990s. Ex London, UK, collection.
