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LOT 1489
Western Asiatic Silver Scroll
EARLY 1ST MILLENNIUM A.D.
1 3/4 in. (1.89 grams, 45 mm).
Rectangular thin silver sheet tightly wound into a cigar-shaped amulet; stamped starburst and other motifs to outer face
ProvenanceFrom the collection of a gentleman, acquired on the London art market in the 1990s.
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Western Asiatic Pottery Vase
1st millennium B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £39
Comprising a biconvex body and broad flaring mouth, with circumferential impressed lines to the outer face. 729 grams, 19 cm
From the collection of a gentleman, 1988-2000s. -
Western Asiatic Double Animal Spouted Vessel
8th-9th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £351
Biconvex body with spout formed as an animal-head, filler to the rear with crimped rim and ribbed loop between; traces of painted design. 1.32 kg, 24.7 cm
UK collection, 1990s. Acquired on the UK art market, before 2000. Private collection, Mr M.V., a London-based businessman. -
Neo-Babylonian Carnelian Frog Amulet
7th-6th century B.C.Estimate: £100 - 140 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £50
Modelled in the round crouching on a rectangular base. 2.38 grams, 18 mm
From the collection of a gentleman, acquired on the London art market in the 1990s.
