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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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Achaemenid Heavy Gold Earring Pair
Circa 6th-4th century B.C.Estimate: £3,000 - 4,000 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £1,500
A matched pair of large earrings decorated with pomegranates on the outer edge, the crescentic body divided in transversal grooves representing the abdomen of a bee, with granulation on the inner and outer edge, a horizontal gold wire with circlets to the centre. 23.78 grams total, 38 mm each
From a private family collection formed since the early 19th century, thence by descent. Property of a New Zealand legal professional. Accompanied by an academic report by Dr Raffaele D’Amato. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate number no.12326-223715.
Fruit were generally considered to be a symbol of sensuality, temptation and fertility; the giving and accepting of fruit may be regarded as a symbolic sexual act, or at least a prelude to marriage. It follows naturally that the pomegranate, with its innumerable fleshy seeds symbolising life and fecundity, was an attribute of Aphrodite. -
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Mesopotamian Hardstone Cylinder Seal with Combat Scene
Circa 2nd-1st millennium B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £468
Featuring a single register with a bearded male figure facing right, pair of animals engaged in fight to both sides, possibly depicting an ibex and a lion on their hindlegs. 10.5 grams, 29 mm
Ex property of the late Mr S.M., London, UK, 1970-1990s, thence by descent. Accompanied by a previous typed cataloguing card. -
Western Asiatic Stone and Glass Bead Necklace String
1st millennium B.C. and laterSold for (Inc. bp): £52
Composed mainly of graduated cylindrical beads with some amuletic beads, central feature a large conical bead with a discoid bead below, restrung. 38 grams, 60 cm long
Ex property of a late Japanese collector, 1970-2000s.
