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LOT 1065
Western Asiatic Stone Animal Amulet Group
1ST MILLENNIUM B.C.
1 - 2 in. (53 grams total, 27-50 mm).
Modelled in the round, including a polished hound with inlaid eyes. [3, 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 Carnelian Bead Necklace
1st millennium B.C. and laterSold for (Inc. bp): £91
Comprising a restrung necklace of patinated carnelian disc beads with central larger stone bead, separated by tiny glass spacers between and modern screw clasp. 18 grams, 52 cm long
UK gallery, early 2000s. -
Amlash Horned Terracotta Rhyton
1st millennium B.C. and laterEstimate: £3,000 - 4,000 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £1,500
Comprising a bulbous body with three stub legs, vertical filler spout with strap handle to the rear, bull-head finials on an arched neck with exaggerated horns and bronze rings to the ears; two short divergent spouts to the chest; with museum-style restoration. 1.7 kg, 34 cm
Ex London, UK, gallery, 1971-early 2000s. Property of a London gentleman. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate number no.12259-218637. -
Western Asiatic Miniature Glass Vessel
12th-14th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £20
Iridescent ewer with tapering body and sharply carinated shoulder, balustered neck and funicular mouth. 11.4 grams, 46 mm
Collected from 1970-1999. From the collection of the late Mr S.M., London, UK.