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LOT 1114
Western Asiatic Lead Epigraphic Seal
12TH-14TH CENTURY A.D.
7/8 in. (11.6 grams, 23 mm).
Tabular with transverse piercing, three lines of Kufic text to obverse. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceFrom the collection of a gentleman, acquired on the London art market in the 1990s.
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Luristan Bronze Arrowhead Group
13th-7th century B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £182
Including leaf-shaped, triangular, barbed and other types. 192 grams total, 46-95 mm
Ex London, UK, collection, 1990s. -
Luristan Animal-Footed Stand and Pin
13th-7th century B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £130
Comprising: a ribbed tubular stand with radiating legs, beast-head finials; dress-pin with poppy-head final and three radiating lugs. 134 grams total, 10-20 cm
Acquired 1980-2015. Ex Abelita family collection. -
Western Asiatic Glass Ribbed Double Unguentarium with Contents
Circa 13th century A.D. or laterEstimate: £3,000 - 4,000 (‡+bp*)
Opening Bid: £1,500
Comprising two conjoined kidney-shaped cells decorated with applied trails, extending to a single short neck with everted rim, discoid foot to the base and an applied handle to the shoulder; containing free flowing liquid and congealed organic substance to both cells. 90 grams, 11.1 cm
with Christie's, London, UK, circa 2001. Private collection, Europe. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by a search certificate number no.12432-226701.
