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LOT 0191
Western Asiatic Silver Bracelet with Lion Head Terminals Holding a Menorah
CIRCA 2ND-3RD CENTURY A.D.
2 7/8 in. (40 grams, 73 mm wide).
An uncleaned silver bracelet composed of two decoratively twisted hoops, terminals formed as two facing lion (or lioness) heads supporting the bezel, a twisted roundel, in their mouths, central bifacial swivel plaque displaying a menorah flanked by letters 'W-T' on both faces; articulate join between hoops and animal heads.
ProvenanceAcquired before 1988.
From the collection of a deceased collector.
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LOT 0191
Western Asiatic Silver Bracelet with Lion Head Terminals Holding a Menorah
Estimate £800 - 1,000€930 - 1,160 (for guidance only)$1,080 - 1,350 (for guidance only)
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A shell cylinder seal with scenes in two registers; accompanied by an old scholarly note, typed and signed by W.G. Lambert, late Professor of Assyriology, University of Birmingham, 1970-1993, which states: 'Cylinder seal of fossil shell, 45 x 17 mm. Two registers: above two seated figures drinking beer from a pot through straw, palm tree terminal. Below: contest scene of hero, two domestic quadrupeds and two lions. trans-Tigridian, c.2500-2300 B.C. Condition fair.' 23.4 grams, 45 mm
From an important family collection. Examined by Professor Wilfrid George Lambert FBA (1926-2011), historian, archaeologist, and specialist in Assyriology and Near Eastern archaeology, in the late 1980s and early 1990s. Accompanied by a typed and signed note by Professor of Assyriology, University of Birmingham, 1970-1993.
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Ur III Cuneiform Tablet Fragment Relating to Food Distribution
Late 3rd millennium B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £203
A fragment of a pillow-shaped ceramic tablet with neatly impressed columns of cuneiform text, accounting of Ur III food distribution, representing wages. 82 grams, 67 mm
Fine condition.
Ex UK art market, 1970s. Property of a London gentleman.
