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LOT 1395
Western Asiatic Pottery Amphora
1ST MILLENNIUM B.C.
11 3/4 in. (1.03 kg, 30 cm).
Tall and piriform in profile with small trumpet-shaped mouth, lateral loop handle.
ProvenanceFrom the collection of a gentleman, 1988-2000s.
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Ordos Gilt Bronze Zoomorphic Applique
Circa 4th century B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £494
Consisting of five (one absent) long-necked eagle heads facing in opposite directions, the beaked heads with raised eyes, necks decorated with a necklace imitating precious stones; three attachment holes. 44.5 grams, 77 mm
Acquired in the mid 1980s-1990s. Private collection, Switzerland, thence by descent.
Possibly an applique from a quiver. -
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Western Asiatic Carnelian Scaraboid Seal with Bull
Late 2nd-3rd century A.D.Estimate: £500 - 700 (‡+bp*)
Opening Bid: £250
Rectangular in plan with pyramidal upper face, incuse bull and cow motif. 7.54 grams, 25 mm
Acquired in 2001. Private collection, Europe. -
Graeco-Parthian Terracotta Figure of Musicians
3rd century B.C.-1st century A.D.Estimate: £600 - 800 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £300
Modelled in the round as a joined pair of musicians dressed in long skirts wearing conical caps, one playing tambourine and the other oboes. 118 grams, 10.2 cm
Ex Monique Sancey collection, Neuchâtel, Switzerland. with Bonhams, 14 May 2003, no.229. European private collection. Private collection, UK.
