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LOT 0895
Western Asiatic Painted Ceramic Zoomorphic Jug
CIRCA 9TH-12TH CENTURY A.D.
5 1/2 in. (321 grams, 14 cm high).
Formed as a stylised animal with stocky body, stub tail, thick neck developing to a pinched spout, loop handle to the shoulder; painted with bands of geometric designs, reserved rosettes, pointillé bands, etc.
ProvenanceFrom the Steel family collection, 1950s-late 1990s.
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Western Asiatic Ceramic Artefact Group
1st millennium B.C. and laterSold for (Inc. bp): £98
A mixed group of complete and fragmentary ceramic artefacts, including decorated vessels, figural idols, the head of a bovine and other items. 662 grams total, 4.3-17.5 cm
Acquired early 1990s. Ex private American collection; thence by descent. Private collection since 1998. -
Western Asiatic Terracotta Flask with Star Design
1st millennium B.C.Estimate: £100 - 140 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £50
Of lentoid form with u-section medial channel incorporating three suspension lugs, short spout with rounded rim, central raised ring to the upper face decorated with a stylised star, the body with concentric roundels. 1.4 kg, 26 cm wide
Acquired 1980-2015. Ex Abelita family collection. -
Sumerian Stone Mask Amulet
Jemdet Nasr Period, circa 3500-2900 B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £364
Carved as a triangular face with large, owl-like eyes; wide mouth and pronounced nose; drilled through the top of the head, recess to the reverse. 3.36 grams, 18 mm
Ex S Collection, London, UK, 1970-1990s.
