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LOT 0972
Western Asiatic Large Terracotta Chalice
1ST MILLENNIUM B.C.
10 1/2 in. (1.8 kg, 26.5 cm wide).
A large terracotta chalice comprising a broad shallow bowl supported by three short arms on a conical base.
ProvenanceAcquired 1980-2015.
Ex Abelita family collection.
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Western Asiatic Copper Bracelet with Animal Terminals
Circa 1st millennium B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £52
A copper zoomorphic bracelet with round-section penannular hoop, terminals formed as opposed animal heads, possibly rams with curled horns, with remains of facial detailing. 33.5 grams, 71 mm
Acquired before the early 1970s. Ex London, UK, gallery. Property of a London gentleman. -
Achaemenid Silver Feline Brooch Pair
6th-4th century B.C.Estimate: £800 - 1,000 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £444
A matching pair of silver fibula brooches, each composed of a plano-convex bow, balustered arms with one knop-style head and one curved catchplate, round-section pin with coiled wire collar, bow decorated with the addorsed forequarters of two felines with stylised markings and facial features. 22.3 grams total, 30 mm each
Fine condition.
Acquired before 1983. Ex London gallery, 1990s. -
Luristan Pin with Mouflon Terminal
13th-7th century B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £78
A copper-alloy pin with a round-section stem, finial formed as a stylised mouflon modelled in the round. 56 grams, 22.5 cm
Acquired 1980-2015. Ex Abelita family collection.
