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LOT 1227
Western Asiatic Pale Stone Bead Necklace String
1ST MILLENNIUM B.C. AND LATER
12 in. (12.27 grams, 30.6 cm).
Composed mainly of annular beads interspersed with barrel-shaped beads, restrung to a Y-shape. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceFrom London, UK, gallery collection, 1990s.
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Mesopotamian Winged Figure of the God Pazuzu
8th century B.C.Estimate: £2,000 - 3,000 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £1,000
Modelled in the round with spread wings and snarling facial expression; ferrous mounting spike below. 225 grams, 11 cm
UK private collection before 2000. Acquired on the UK art market. Private collection, London, UK. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate number no.13143-248314. -
West Central Asian Bronze Stamp Seal with Horned Beast
Circa 2300-2000 B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £98
Zoomorphic stamp with loop handle to the reverse; accompanied by an old scholarly note, typed and signed by W.G. Lambert, late Professor of Assyriology, University of Birmingham, 1970-1993, which states: 'Stamp Seal of Bronze. 27.5x35x13 mm. This bears the shape of what is depicted. The face is flat and compartmented, and the back is flat also with look of sheet metal for suspension. The design shows the face of a horned quadruped frontally, with drooping ears and stout horns, but with one big central eye. This comes from west central Asia and dates to c. 2300-2000 B.C. It is a rare design and in good condition.' 12.5 grams, 31 mm
Acquired in the late 1980s-early 1990s. Ex property of a West London businessman. Academically researched and catalogued by the late Professor Lambert in the early 1990s. -
Roman Millefiori Glass Gaming Piece
1st century B.C.-1st century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £117
Plano-convex in section with polished face. 8.62 grams, 19 mm
From the London collection of the late Mr S.M., 1969-1999.
