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LOT 1383
Western Asiatic Painted Bird Vessel
8TH-9TH CENTURY A.D.
6 3/4 in. (442 grams, 17 cm high).
Hollow-formed piriform body with three columnar legs, strap handle with applied detailing and applied collar, tapering neck and strigine head with applied loops to the eyes.
ProvenanceUK collection, 1990s.
Acquired on the UK art market, before 2000.
Private collection, Mr M.V., a London-based businessman.
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LOT 1383
Western Asiatic Painted Bird Vessel
Estimate £150 - 200€170 - 230 (for guidance only)$200 - 270 (for guidance only)
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Western Asiatic Painted Terracotta Jug
8th-9th century A.D.Estimate: £150 - 200 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £75
With teardrop-shaped body, tubular neck and everted rim, loop handle; painted panels of geometric floral motifs. 374 grams, 14.1 cm
UK collection, 1990s. Acquired on the UK art market, before 2000. Private collection, Mr M.V., a London-based businessman. -
Western Asiatic Double Animal Spouted Vessel
8th-9th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £351
Biconvex body with spout formed as an animal-head, filler to the rear with crimped rim and ribbed loop between; traces of painted design. 1.32 kg, 24.7 cm
UK collection, 1990s. Acquired on the UK art market, before 2000. Private collection, Mr M.V., a London-based businessman. -
Western Asiatic Gold Pendant Group
Late 1st millennium B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £234
Comprising hollow-formed animal heads and others. 0.93 grams total, 8-14 mm
From the collection of a gentleman, acquired on the London art market in the 1990s.
