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LOT 1266
Western Asiatic Stone Bowl Group
1ST MILLENNIUM B.C.
3 1/4 - 4 in. (525 grams total, 8.4-10 cm including stand).
One hemispherical with narrow rim, the other similar with four stub feet mounted on a ceramic base. [2, 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 Bronze Axe-Shaped Pendant
1st millennium B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £52
Comprising a broad crescentic blade, balustered shank extending to pierced bulb finial. 22.3 grams, 80 mm
UK private collection before 2000. Acquired on the UK art market. Property of a London gentleman. -
Luristan Bronze Arrows and Blades
13th-7th century B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £208
Including triangular, barbed-and-tanged and other types. 197 grams total, 6.7-15.5 cm
Ex London, UK, collection, 1990s. -
Jemdet Nasr Type White Stone Reclining Animal Amulet
3rd millennium B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £247
Carved with the head facing and the body in profile; the, eyes indicated by drilled dots within circles, two similar dots on body; pierced vertically. 4.3 grams, 24 mm
From the collection of Mr S.M., London, UK, formed from 1979-1999.
The eyes and spots were intended to be inlaid with a material in a contrasting colour.
