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LOT 1422
Western Asiatic Silver Amulet
12TH-15TH CENTURY A.D.
7/8 in. (2.16 grams, 21 mm).
Formed as a splayed animal figure with an integral loop. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceFrom the collection of a gentleman, acquired on the London art market in the 1990s.
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With broad shoulder and a wide neck, flared rim; ribbed loop handle with applied pellet above; polychrome painted scroll and mesh designs. 320 grams, 11.5 cm wide
UK collection, 1990s. Acquired on the UK art market, before 2000. Private collection, Mr M.V., a London-based businessman. -
Western Asiatic Bronze Handle with Lion
Circa 12th-14th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £46
Comprising an S-shaped balustered body with a stylised animal head finial with open jaws at the upper end; a seated lion at the top of the handle with long tail and gaping jaws. 58 grams, 11 cm
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Western Asiatic Bronze Seal with Gryphon
1st millennium B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £59
Rectangular block with recurved wire handle; incuse profile gryphon motif. 4.31 grams, 19 mm
Ex London, UK, gentleman's collection by descent, 1980s.
