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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 Grey Stone Vessel
Circa 1st millennium B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £33
Barrel-shaped in profile with two lateral lugs below the rim. 812 grams, 10 cm
From 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. -
Western Asiatic Schist Votive Offering Table
1st millennium B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £59
Discoid in plan with basal ring and shallow dished face. 2.05 kg, 21.7 cm wide
From 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. -
Western Asiatic Gold Ring with Gemstones
1st century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £3,380
Tapering shank with bezel formed as a segmented inverted cone, with inset cabochon emerald, replicant sapphire, and rock crystal. 6.23 grams, 20.78 mm overall, 15.40 mm internal diameter (approximate size British I, USA 4 1/4, Europe 7.44, Japan 7)
Ex London, UK, collection of a gentleman, 1970s. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by a search certificate number no.12267-221081.
