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LOT 1679
Western Asiatic Schist and Lead Artefact Group
1ST MILLENNIUM B.C. OR LATER
7/8 - 1 3/4 in. (10 grams total, 23-45 mm).
Comprising: body of an amuletic figure modelled in the round with band to the waist and groin; bird figure with pierced suspension lug. [2, No Reserve]
ProvenanceFrom the private collection of a European gentleman (1942-2024), formed since the 1970s.
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LOT 1679
Western Asiatic Schist and Lead Artefact Group
Estimate £40 - 60€46 - 70 (for guidance only)$54 - 81 (for guidance only)
Opening Bid
£5 (EUR 6; USD 7) +BP*
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Large Marlik Bronze Maternity Figure with Child
9th-8th century B.C.Estimate: £400 - 600 (‡+bp*)
Opening Bid: £222
Formed as a standing figure cradling an infant; stylised facial and anatomical detailing; openwork cage structure and remains of suspension loop to reverse; accompanied by a custom-made display stand. 47 grams, 99 mm (90 grams total, 13 cm including stand)
with Dr Amnon Rosenfeld, Jerusalem, Israel. European private collection, acquired in 2015. -
Sumerian Stone Animal Amulet Group
Circa 2500-2000 B.C.Estimate: £50 - 70 (+bp*)
Bids: 1 | Current Bid: £5
Comprising a perching bird and a lion with gaping mouth. 5 grams total, 19-20 mm
From the private collection of a European gentleman (1942-2024), formed since the 1970s. -
Large Western Asiatic Grey Ware Dipper Cup
1st millennium B.C.Estimate: £80 - 100 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £5
Squat in profile with broad foot, inturned rim, thick loop handle to rear and pierced suspension lug below the scooped pouring lip. 335 grams, 21.5 cm
From a UK collection formed in the 1980s. Property of an Essex, UK, gentleman.
