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LOT 0284
Western Asiatic Roundel for Administrative Purposes or a Weight Unit
9TH-11TH CENTURY A.D.
3 1/2 - 4 in. (280 grams total, 9-10.3 cm).
Iridescent blue glass disc with low-relief central quatrefoil, four advancing felines with heater-shaped heads; clay mould for the production of a very similar design, plano-convex in section with knop handle; both in a custom-made lined presentation case with hinged lid. [2, No Reserve]
ProvenanceAcquired in the 1960s-1970s.
Kept in the UK since 1981.
This lot has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database, and is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.
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LOT 0284
Western Asiatic Roundel for Administrative Purposes or a Weight Unit
Sold for (Inc. bp): £624
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Old Babylonian Terracotta Mould for a Zababa Idol
Circa 1800 B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £143
A one-piece mould for a low-relief standing figurine of a god, possibly Zababa, standing facing with feet turned, holding in each hand a staff or sceptre. 167 grams, 12cm
Fair condition.
Ex important Mayfair, London, UK, collection, before 2000. From the private collection of John Meredith, acquired since the 1990s; thence by descent. This lot has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database, and is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.
Zababa was the husband of the goddess Inanna, associated with the city of Kish. He was mainly concerned with warfare. His symbol was a staff with the head of an eagle. -
Elamite Bronze Figure
2nd-1st century B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £572
A round-section idol or figure in a belted gown wearing a segmented cap, hands placed over the ears, exaggerated lentoid eyes and prominent nose. 51 grams, 66 mm
Very fine condition.
From the private collection of a North West London lady; previously with a central London gallery; formerly acquired before 1990. From the private collection of John Meredith, acquired since the 1990s; thence by descent. This lot has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database, and is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato. -
Anatolian Terracotta Ram Rhyton
19th-18th century B.C.Estimate: £2,500 - 3,500 (‡+bp*)
Opening Bid: £1,389
Ovoid in plan with ram-head finial and spout, filling-hole to the centre back and stub tail forming a handle; hatched panels to the sidewall with reserved running zigzag, radiating bands of impressed point ornament, head with forward-facing curled horns. 578 grams, 20.5 cm
with Artemis gallery, Münich. Acquired by the present owner from the above in 1992. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by a search certificate number no.12260-222201. This lot has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database, and is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.
