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LOT 0917
Western Asiatic Painted Pottery Chalice
2ND-1ST MILLENNIUM B.C.
6 5/8 in. (651 grams, 16.8 cm wide).
With broad everted rim, painted with brown and ochre bands of varying width with bosses to centre. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceAcquired 1980-2015.
Ex Abelita family collection.
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Jemdet Nasr Type Stone Animal Amulet Group
3100-2900 B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £390
Comprising two chert figures: a bovine with engraved details to the face, legs tucked under the body, series of pecked dots to the base forming geometric patterns, pierced for suspension; a mouse with engraved details to the face, back legs absent, series of pecked dots to the base forming a human figure pattern, pierced through body for suspension. 28.7 grams, 30-39 mm
London, UK gallery, 1971-early 2000s. One with an old gallery sticker with inventory number 'ST66'. -
Western Asiatic Painted Pottery Jar
1st millennium B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £65
With rounded underside, carinated profile, broad mouth, incised step below the rim and painted circumferential bands to the shoulder. 2.3 kg, 27 cm wide
Acquired 1980-2015. Ex Abelita family collection. -
Western Asiatic Slip-Painted Calligraphic Ceramic Bowl
Circa 10th century A.D.Estimate: £250 - 350 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £125
Conical ceramic bowl with low foot, slip-painted with chestnut brown band to the rim, three calligraphic panels to the inner face with interstitial red and black rosettes; 'Samarkand' ware. 607 grams, 22.5 cm wide
From the Steel family collection, 1950s-late 1990s.
