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LOT 0992
Western Asiatic Pottery Vessel Group
CIRCA 3RD-1ST MILLENNIUM B.C.
3 - 5 1/2 in. (2.36 kg total, 7.9-14 cm).
Comprising various types, including examples decorated with painted geometric motifs; some chipped. [10]
ProvenanceAcquired 1980-2015.
Ex Abelita family collection.
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Western Asiatic Schist Cylinder Seal with Presentation Scene
2nd-1st millennium B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £286
With frieze depicting a seated figure in fringed robe facing a recumbent bull beside an altar, frond and star in the field. 11.9 grams, 27 mm
Acquired 1970s-1996. Property of a North American collector; collection no.062. London collection, 2016. -
Mesopotamian Alabaster Disc Necklace Bead Group
Circa 4th millennium B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £39
Comprising a quantity of disc-shaped beads, each pierced for stringing. 60 grams total, 3-9 mm
UK gallery, early 2000s. -
Large Bactrian Stone Stamp Seal with Bird
Circa 2500-2000 B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £650
Carved stone seal formed as a bird with the head reversed, with drilled eyes and feather detailing to the wings, underside with incuse bird-in-flight motif; neck pierced for suspension. 67 grams, 60 mm
Collected from 1969-1999. From the collection of the late Mr S.M., London, UK.