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LOT 1382
Western Asiatic Stone Bovine Amulet
3RD-2ND MILLENNIUM B.C.
1 5/8 in. (15 grams, 40.3 mm).
Modelled in the round, resting and with its head turned to the side, pierced through the body. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceFrom the private collection of a European gentleman (1942-2024), formed since the 1970s.
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Sasanian Chalcedony Stamp Seal with Winged Figure
Circa 3rd-7th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £26
With linear design of a winged figure. 9.83 grams, 22.55 mm
From the private collection of a European gentleman (1942-2024), formed since the 1970s. -
Western Asiatic Bronze Arrowhead Collection
2nd-1st millennium B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £247
Comprising tanged arrowheads, four with large elongated triangular blades and raised midrib, sharp central groove, one triangular type with barbed shoulders and flat tang, six with barbed shoulders and cylindrical stem with handle for the shaft; two with squared shoulders and rectangular stem with handle for the shaft, one with leafed blade, two with barbed shoulder and flat tang, one with flat blade, one with short triangular head and handle for the shaft, and another with short tang and trilobate blade with raised midrib. 221 grams total, 4.2-13.6 cm
London, UK, collection, 1990s.
Some of these arrowheads seem to belong to the type V, subcategory types A, B, C and D according to the classification of Khorasani and Negahban. In the four categories of triangular bronze arrowheads from Luristan, Marlik, and Northern Iran, individuated by Negahban, subtypes C and D of type V are larger arrow or javelin heads, C with barbed shoulders and D with round shoulders. Most of them were cast in moulds. -
Western Asiatic Silver Amulet
12th-15th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £39
Formed as a splayed animal figure with an integral loop. 2.16 grams, 21 mm
From the collection of a gentleman, acquired on the London art market in the 1990s.
