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LOT 1001
Western Asiatic Round Stone Stamp Seal
3RD MILLENNIUM B.C.
1 3/8 in. (17.5 grams, 35 mm wide).
Discoid plano-convex seal with raised lug to the reverse pierced for suspension; incised design of a regular grid.
ProvenanceCollected from 1969-1999.
From the collection of the late Mr S.M., London, UK.
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Western Asiatic Bone Doll's Face
1st millennium B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £195
Modelled as a human bust with naturalistic facial features, almond-shaped eyes, furrowed brow, remains of narrow lips, fleshy nose, cheeks and chin, ornamented neck. 8.29 grams, 35 mm
From an important collection, by descent; seen and numbered by Professor Lambert in the 1980-1990s. -
Luristan Double-Ended Bronze Razor
11th-8th century B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £143
Comprising a wide double-edged blade with central midrib, twisted handle and a small triangular blade to the other end. 51 grams, 21.5 cm
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Large Bactrian Pottery Chalice
2nd-1st millennium B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £65
Pedestal shape with carination to the base, collar to the slender shank, flared upper with chamfered rim, chipped. 2.68 kg, 24 cm high
Acquired 1980-2015. Ex Abelita family collection.
