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LOT 1028
Western Asiatic Sodalite Fragment with Assyrian Figures
CIRCA 8TH-6TH CENTURY B.C.
1 3/4 in. (5.28 grams, 46 mm).
A sodalite sherd depicting incuse Assyrian figures and symbols to both faces. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceAcquired 1969-1999.
London collection of the late Mr S.M., thence by descent.
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LOT 1028
Western Asiatic Sodalite Fragment with Assyrian Figures
Sold for (Inc. bp): £117
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Luristan Decorated Pin Group
13th-6th century B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £72
A group of two bronze pins composed of tapering round-section stems: one with decoratively twisted head and bulbous finial, pierced; one with biconical and plain collars below a flanged head with conical finial. 89 grams total, 17.5-21.2 cm
UK private collection before 2000. UK art market. Property of a London gentleman. -
Western Asiatic Gold Bead Drop Earrings
1st millennium B.C.Estimate: £600 - 800 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £333
A matching pair of gold drop earrings, each composed of a slender penannular hoop with loop below and coiled wire arm suspending decorated gold, polished garnet, pearl and composition beads below; assembled from elements. 9.08 grams total, 87-88 mm
Fine condition.
Acquired 1970-2010. Collection of a late Japanese gentleman. -
Western Asiatic Four-Sided Stamp Seal
1st millennium B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £111
A small copper-alloy square-section stamp seal with suspension loop; incuse design to each face: standing winged figure; vegetation with sun-disc above; standing robed female with raised hand; stag; each face with pelletted border above an below; base with bust wearing a solar crown. 13.15 grams, 25.95 mm
Acquired 1969-1999. London collection of the late S.M., thence by descent.
