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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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Seljuk Green-Glazed Ceramic Oil Lamp
Circa 11th century A.D. or laterSold for (Inc. bp): £124
With biconical profile to the body, U-section nozzle, loop handle with trefoil thumb-pad. 224 grams, 13.7 cm
Ex London, UK, collection, 1970-1990s. From the private collection of a Leicestershire, UK, gentleman. 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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Bactrian Style Lapis Lazuli Bead Necklace String
20th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £78
Composed of alternating oblate and grooved cylindrical beads with ring-and-dot decoration, central feature and large triangular bead with ring-and-dot motifs to the lower edge; restrung. 38.8 grams, 46 cm
Ex London art market. Property of a North London, UK, gentleman. 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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Western Asiatic Stamp Seal with Winged God
Circa 800 B.C.Estimate: £200 - 300 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £100
Conical body with ribbed collar and loop, raised plaque to the underside with incuse image of winged figure; supplied with a museum-quality impression. 6.8 grams, 16 mm
From the collection of a gentleman, acquired on the London art market in the 1990s. 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.
