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LOT 1328
Western Asiatic Net-Painted Pottery Vase
1ST MILLENNIUM B.C.
10 1/4 in. (715 grams, 26 cm).
Comprising a tall tubular neck and deep shoulder, carination at the junction with the squat bowl; two pierced flanges at the shoulder for attachment of a suspension cord, and remains of net painting to the body.
ProvenanceFrom the collection of a gentleman, 1988-2000s.
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Large South Arabian Bronze Pendant with Camel Rider
1st-4th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £208
Formed as a flat-section outline of a camel with vertical figure between the humps, suspension loop above. 46 grams, 10 cm
Ex London, UK, collection, 1990-2000s. -
Indo-Parthian Silver Cup
Circa late 1st century B.C.-early 1st century A.D.Estimate: £1,200 - 1,700 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £600
Hemispherical in profile with rounded underside, thickened rim. 232 grams, 11.4 cm
Acquired from a private UK collection prior to 1979. Ex Julian Sherrier collection, a leading figure in Gandharan art. with Christie's, New York, sale 2337, 14th September 2010, no.41 (part). Accompanied by the original Christie's lot ticket. -
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Mesopotamian Haematite Cylinder Seal with Standing Figures
1900-1600 B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £546
Cylinder with standing figures and animals, with red stone bead; accompanied by a copy of an old scholarly note, typed and signed by W.G. Lambert, late Professor of Assyriology, University of Birmingham, 1970-1993, which states: 'Cylinder Seal of Hematite, 16 x 8.5 mm. The scene consists of four standing figures. Two face each other: a god in a short kilt and holding a mace at his waist while wearing a Gudea-type hat. Facing him is another god in a long robe raising one hand and extending the other. The other two figures both have frontal faces. The one, nude save for a double-stranded belt, holds both hands at the waist. The other wears a loin-cloth with hanging-down end and grasps a stick in one hand. There are three fillers: monkey, human head, and bird. This seal is from North-Western Mesopotamia, c. 1900-1600 B.C., and is a rare type. The state of preservation is good.'; accompanied by a museum quality impression. 3.30 grams, 16 mm
Anonymous French sale. Private collection, London, UK. Accompanied by a copy of an old scholarly note, typed and signed by W.G. Lambert, late Professor of Assyriology, University of Birmingham, 1970-1993.
