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LOT 1012
Western Asiatic Star-Shaped Oil Lamp
CIRCA 9TH CENTURY A.D. OR EARLIER
5 1/2 in. (176 grams, 13.9 cm).
A star-shaped copper-alloy oil lamp with six arms, one arm forming a handle; tripod feet, one foot repaired. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceEarly 1990s London collection.
Acquired on the UK art market.
From a private collection, Lancashire, UK.
Cf. The British Museum, museum number 113191 'Copper alloy lamp with seven wick holders and knob handle; cast.' for similar.
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Western Asiatic Ceramic Artefact Group
1st millennium B.C. and laterEstimate: £100 - 140 (‡+bp*)
Opening Bid: £50
A mixed group of complete and fragmentary ceramic artefacts, including decorated vessels, figural idols, the head of a bovine and other items. 662 grams total, 4.3-17.5 cm
Acquired early 1990s. Ex private American collection; thence by descent. Private collection since 1998. -
Western Asiatic Ceramic Vessel Collection
1st millennium B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £234
A mixed group of ceramic vessels including bowls, jars and cups, including examples painted with geometric motifs. 2.5 kg total, 7.9-15 cm
Acquired 1980-2015. Ex Abelita family collection. -
Luristan Spouted Vessel with Attacking Bulls
Late 2nd millennium B.C.Estimate: £1,500 - 2,000 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £833
A bronze vessel composed of a squat body, stepped shoulder, broad rim and U-section spout, the body displaying a frieze of repoussé fighting bulls, their heads lowered and horns interlocking beneath the spout. 496 grams, 19 cm wide
Fine condition.
Acquired before 1983. Ex London gallery, 1990s. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate no.11352-191889.
