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LOT 1093
Western Asiatic Large Metal Bead Group
19TH-EARLY 20TH CENTURY A.D.
2 - 2 3/8 in. (59 grams total, 53-61 mm).
Comprising three large beads with collars and incised/punched decoration. [3, No Reserve]
ProvenanceEx collection of a late London, UK, collector, 1970s.
This lot has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database, and is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.
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Anatolian Dark Stone Cylinder Seal with Birds
Circa 2200-2000 B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £338
Cylinder with cord and bead handles; accompanied by a copy of an old scholarly note, typed and signed by W.G. Lambert, late Professor of Assyriology, University of Birmingham, 1970-1993, which states: Cylinder Seal of soft black/dark green stone, 27 x 16.5 mm., condition almost fine. Wavey band consisting of notched band between two lines, the vacant spaces filled with birds with wings and tail feathers spread. From Syria or southern Anatolia, c. 2200-2000 B.C.'; supplied with a museum-quality impression. 15.2 grams, 27 mm
UK private collection, acquired 1980-1983. Accompanied by a copy of a scholarly note, typed and signed by Professor Wilfrid George Lambert in November 1988. This lot has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database, and is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato. -
Western Asiatic Bulbous Terracotta Jar
1st millennium B.C.Estimate: £120 - 170 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £60
Comprising a globular body with circumferential painted bands at the equator, trumpet-shaped neck and mouth. 522 grams, 16.2 cm
From the collection of a London, UK, gentleman, 1990s. This lot has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database, and is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato. -
Sasanian Bronze Ring with Ibex Gemstone
5th-7th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £52
With facetted hoop and square-section stud bezel, inset garnet cloison with intaglio ibex motif. 4.98 grams, 30.78 mm overall, 16.31 mm internal diameter (approximate size British J 1/2, USA 5, Europe 9.32, Japan 9)
Acquired on the UK art market before 2000. Property of an Essex, UK, gentleman. This lot has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database, and is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.
