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LOT 0138
Western Asiatic Silver Animal Statuette
1ST MILLENNIUM A.D.
1 1/4 in. (16.8 grams, 31 mm).
Formed in the round with stylised anatomical detailing, coiled tail, incised detailing to the tops of the legs and suspension loop to base of neck.
Provenance‘The Ancient Menagerie Collection’ formerly the property of a Cambridgeshire lady, collected since the 1990s and acquired from auctions and dealers throughout Europe and the USA, now ex London collection.
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Opening Bid: £100
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Western Asiatic Ceramic Dish with Star
Late 1st millennium B.C.Estimate: £150 - 200 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £75
With raised flange rim and deep wall, painted design of concentric rings to the inner rim and inner face, central star motif with radiating arms of varying lengths. 620 grams, 22.2 cm wide
Fine condition.
Acquired 1970s-1990s. Ex Pars Gallery, Mayfair, London, UK. From a specialist collection of pottery. -
Western Asiatic Bronze Openwork Lamp Stand
Circa 12th century A.D.Estimate: £1,000 - 1,400 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £500
Hollow-formed with openwork bulb to each end and narrow columnar shaft with openwork and calligraphic detailing in low relief; discoid platter with raised rim and pierced lobes, central knotwork motif; tripod base with openwork dome and low-relief scrollwork; repaired. 1.9 kg, 52.5 cm high
with a London, UK gallery 1971-early 2000s.