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LOT 1268
Western Asiatic Mould Blown Glass Flask
10TH-12TH CENTURY A.D.
2 3/8 IN. (27.8 grams, 61 mm).
With barrel-shaped body and flat shoulder, running spiral design between vertical slashes.
ProvenanceFrom a London, UK, collection, 1990s.
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Illuminated Vellum Quran Leaf
North Africa, 20th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £182
Both sides with six lines of Kufic script in black and gold ink with blue and red accents, showing verses 18 & 19 of Surah 22 ('Al-Hajj' or 'Pilgrimage'). 16 grams, 26.5 cm
Acquired on the UK art market. Scottish private collection. -
Bactrian Lapis Lazuli Pin Head with Figures
3rd millennium B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £2,600
Drum-shaped in profile with running guilloche to the rim, obverse with low-relief figure of a crouching man between addorsed gryphons; reverse with crouching anguiped between lion-heads and regardant birds. 43.6 grams, 50 mm
with Gallery Rosen Ancient Art, Tel Aviv, 1968. with a London, UK gallery, 1971-early 2000s. Accompanied by a copy of the original 1968 invoice. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by a search certificate number no.12407-225342. -
Western Asiatic Terracotta Chalice
400-200 B.C.Estimate: £200 - 300 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £100
Broad base and tapering stem with ellipsoid lateral slots, poppy-head bowl with lateral slits and applied ribs to the rim. 533 grams, 18 cm
Ex London, UK, gallery, 1971-early 2000s. London, UK, collection.
