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LOT 1177
Western Asiatic Stone and Other Mixed Artefact Group
1ST MILLENNIUM B.C. AND LATER
1 1/4 - 5 5/8 in. (1.7 kg total, 3.1-14.2 cm).
Including terracotta tile, vase and jar fragments, tripod vessel and other items. [18, No Reserve]
ProvenanceFrom a collection acquired on the UK art market from various auction houses and collections mostly before 2000.
From an important Cambridgeshire estate; thence by descent.
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Western Asiatic Brown Stone Cylinder Seal with Presentation Scene
Circa 21st millennium B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £286
Frieze depicting two opposed seated figures with arms outstretched and faravahar above, column of later cuneiform text. 11.9 grams, 32 mm
UK private collection before 2000. Acquired on the UK art market. Property of a London gentleman. -
Western Asiatic Bronze Kohl Pot with Applicator
Circa 8th-10th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £85
With bulbous body segmented to the underside, tall tubular neck with spiral ornament to the outer face, stepped collars and flange rim, four zoomorphic legs; the applicator round-section, fusiform with square-section central handle, geometric ornament. 441 grams total, 14-14.2 cm
Ex property of a Surrey gentleman. From a private collection of an Exeter gentleman since 2015. -
Parthian Ring with Bust of a King
2nd-3rd century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £33
Ellipsoid bezel with incuse bearded bust. 2.75 grams, 21.11 mm overall, 14.03 mm internal diameter (approximate size British F 1/2, USA 3, Europe 4.3, Japan 4)
Acquired 1980-2015. Ex Abelita family collection.
