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LOT 0852
Western Asiatic Pottery Jar with Birds
3RD-2ND MILLENNIUM B.C.
6 3/4 in. (806 grams, 17 cm wide).
A ceramic jar with rounded underside, trumpet-shaped neck and mouth; painted frieze of birds to the shoulder, solid bands above; rim chipped. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceAcquired 1980-2015.
Ex Abelita family collection.
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Western Asiatic Trans-Tigridian Cylinder Seal
Circa 25th-23rd century B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £585
A shell cylinder seal with scenes in two registers; accompanied by an old scholarly note, typed and signed by W.G. Lambert, late Professor of Assyriology, University of Birmingham, 1970-1993, which states: 'Cylinder seal of fossil shell, 45 x 17 mm. Two registers: above two seated figures drinking beer from a pot through straw, palm tree terminal. Below: contest scene of hero, two domestic quadrupeds and two lions. trans-Tigridian, c.2500-2300 B.C. Condition fair.' 23.4 grams, 45 mm
From an important family collection. Examined by Professor Wilfrid George Lambert FBA (1926-2011), historian, archaeologist, and specialist in Assyriology and Near Eastern archaeology, in the late 1980s and early 1990s. Accompanied by a typed and signed note by Professor of Assyriology, University of Birmingham, 1970-1993.
'Trans-Tigridian' in this context means 'from across the River Tigris', i.e. from the region between the Tigris and the Zagros mountains, between the Iranian highlands and Mesopotamia. -
Western Asiatic Dish with Star
Late 1st millennium B.C.Estimate: £180 - 240 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £100
A broad ceramic dish with raised flange rim and deep wall, painted design of concentric rings to the inner rim and inner face, central star motif with radiating arms of varying lengths. 620 grams, 22.2 cm wide
Fine condition.
Acquired 1970s-1990s. Ex Pars Gallery, Mayfair, London, UK. From a specialist collection of pottery. -
Sarmatian Gold Hinged Bracelet
2nd century B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £3,640
A substantial gold bangle with hinged clasp, composed of two conjoined oval-section hoops, gusseted loops to each terminal and closure pin. 65 grams, 85 mm wide
Acquired 1990s. London Mayfair gallery, UK. Ex Dutch collection, 2000s. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate no.11645-199207.
