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LOT 1277
Western Asiatic Lead Magical Disc
1ST CENTURY B.C.-2ND CENTURY A.D.
1 3/8 in. (27.3 grams, 36 mm).
Discoid with rolled rim, central boss and frieze of profile figures between altars.
ProvenanceFrom the collection of a gentleman, acquired on the London art market in the 1990s.
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LOT 1277
Western Asiatic Lead Magical Disc
Estimate £150 - 200€170 - 230 (for guidance only)$200 - 270 (for guidance only)
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Phoenician Terracotta Goddess Astarte Figure
1st millennium B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £130
Hollow-formed and wearing a peaked headdress, left hand clasping her breast, emphasised facial detailing. 135 grams, 16 cm
Acquired 1980-2015. Ex Abelita family collection. -
Temple Brick Section of Nebuchadnezzar II, King of Babylon
Circa 604-562 B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £1,560
A rectangular section with fourteen columns of cuneiform text mentioning the foundation of a temple by Nebuchadnezzar II, translating as 'King of Babylon provisioner of Esagil and Ezida prime son of Nabopolassar, King of Babylon and Ebabbara, the temple of Shamash in Larsa..[...]'; mounted in a custom-made velvet lined display frame. 1.5 kg, 31 x 41.2 cm
From a collection acquired on the UK art market from various auction houses and collections, mostly before 2000. From an important Cambridgeshire estate; thence by descent. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate number no.12340-214698.
The construction of the Hanging Gardens of Babylon and the destruction of Jerusalem's temple are ascribed to Nebuchadnezzar II. He is featured in the Book of Daniel and is mentioned in several other books of the Bible. -
Western Asiatic Silver-Gilt Ring with Lion Gemstone
Circa 18th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £195
With flared shoulders and square bezel; reserved foliage detailing on a nielloed field; inset lapis lazuli cloison with intaglio lion couchant. 9.26 grams, 24.76 mm overall, 16.76 mm internal diameter (approximate size British M 1/2, USA 6 1/4, Europe 13.09, Japan 12)
From the collection of the famous author, writer and speaker, Gordon Bailey, Essex, UK; formed since 1968.
