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LOT 0287
Western Asiatic Lapis Lazuli Throne Fitting with Lion
1ST MILLENNIUM B.C.
3 3/8 in. (404 grams, 85 mm).
From the arm of a throne with a D-shaped socket to the rear; formed as the foreparts of a lion with abundant mane covering two lion-cub heads with bearded human faces.
ProvenanceEx London gallery, 1990s.
Private collection, London, UK.
This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate number no.13288-253395.
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LOT 0287
Western Asiatic Lapis Lazuli Throne Fitting with Lion
Estimate £6,000 - 8,000€6,960 - 9,280 (for guidance only)$8,100 - 10,800 (for guidance only)
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Mesopotamian Heavy Silver Bead Necklace
3rd-early 2nd millennium B.C.Estimate: £5,000 - 7,000 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £2,500
Restrung and comprising mainly spherical, elongated ovals, oblates, and biconical shapes; accompanied by a custom-made lined display box. 224 grams, 56 cm
Numismatic and Ancient Art Gallery AG, Ancient Art of the Mediterranean World, No 8, no.5, c.1982. Taisei Gallery, Gold & Silver Auction, Part II, Ancient to Renaissance, 5 November 1992, The Conrad Salon, The Waldorf-Astoria, New York, no.39. Private collection, London. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate number no.13265-253358.
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