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LOT 1130
Western Asiatic Socketted Spearhead
21ST-20TH CENTURY B.C.
6 in. (240 grams, 15.5 cm).
With a pointed biconvex blade of thick rhomboid section and strong midrib. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceAcquired 1980-2015.
Ex Abelita family collection.
See Gernez, G., L’armament en métal au Proche et Moyen-Orient: des origines a 1750 av. J.C., Paris, 2007, fig.2,105, pl.427, for the type.
FootnotesThis spearhead is classified as subtype L 5.B.c of the mid-length spearheads by Gernez. This typology of spears is essentially known from the East Arabian Peninsula (Jebel Hafit, Samad al Shan). Various spearheads were found in the temple area at Barbar (Bahrain). One specimen was also found in Tepe Hissar (Tepe Hissar IIIC period).
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Sumerian Limestone Bull Head Protome
3rd millennium B.C.Estimate: £40,000 - 60,000 (‡+bp*)
Opening Bid: £20,000
With large eyes, the pupils inlaid in black chlorite, bone insert for the sclerae, three arching grooved brows, the wide muzzle with a horizontal incision between the nostrils, closed mouth; sockets to the sides of the head to accept separately made horns and ears; the edge of the neck contoured for attachment; mounted on a custom-made display stand. 1.24 kg total, 14.5 cm high including stand
Private European collection, 1985. with Christie’s, New York, 3 June 2009, no.35. Private collection, Europe. Accompanied by an academic report by Dr Raffaele D’Amato. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate number no.12358-226703.
In Sumerian mythology, the bull was associated with the storm and rain god Hadad (Iškur), and is widely represented on artworks (Woolley, 1961, pp.46, 52; Kramer, 1979, figs.17, 18, 22). The round inlaid eyes are typical of Sumerian art of Early Dynastic Period, as well as the three eyebrows. -
Old Babylonian Gold Frog Amulet
2000-1800 B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £598
The frog modelled in the round with anatomical detailing, pierced at the middle. 0.34 grams, 6 mm
Acquired in Switzerland, 1999. Private collection, Europe. -
Western Asiatic Gold and Carnelian Bead Necklace
1st millennium B.C. and laterEstimate: £500 - 700 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £250
Comprising a graduated group of tabular carnelian beads with interstitial collars of gold granulation and some moulded glass hexagonal tabular-shaped beads; centrepiece a biconvex oval with speckled surface; restrung. 56.8 grams, 42.5 cm long
Ex property of the late Mr S.M., London, UK, 1970-1990s, thence by descent. Accompanied by a previous cataloguing card.
