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LOT 0916
Western Asiatic Openwork Lion Incense Burner
LATE 20TH CENTURY A.D.
7 1/8 in. (1 kg, 18 cm wide).
Ornamented with a dense series of pierced scrolled vines, stylised face with pricked ears, long nose, almond-shaped eyes; the head hinged.
ProvenanceAcquired before 1970.
Property of a London gentleman.
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Western Asiatic Shell Cylinder Seal with Throne Scenes
Circa 3rd millennium B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £715
With low-relief carved scene of two addorsed bearded figures on thrones, tree between them, amphora with drinking straws held to the mouth of each figure. 14.4 grams, 29 mm
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Large Jewish Lead Seal with Menorah
Circa 2nd century A.D.Estimate: £300 - 400 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £150
Discoid with vertical void from the thread; incuse menorah motif and partial remains of text. 10.25 grams, 23 mm
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