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LOT 1358
Western Asiatic Stone Geometric Pendant
CIRCA 14TH-16TH CENTURY A.D.
1 1/2 in. (7.61 grams, 37 mm).
Rectangular body with integral suspension loop and engraved grid of dot-in-lozenges on the obverse. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceFrom the private collection of a European gentleman (1942-2024), formed since the 1970s.
LiteratureCf. for similar patterns (Pythagorean tetractys) in Islamic art Critchlow, K., Islamic Patterns, an analytical and cosmological approach, London, 1976, fig. F, p.31.
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Persian Iron Dragon-Shaped Flint Striker
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With a thick looped body and striking face to the outer edge; handle formed in openwork with stylised serpent-head, open mouth with recurved teeth, trident tail with similar pellet clusters; engraved and drilled detailing. 297 grams, 11.5 cm
Acquired Christie's, The Longridge Collection, London, UK, 2010 (£1,276.00). Personal collection of a Suffolk lady, UK.
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Western Asiatic Stone Scaraboid and Bird Seal Group
1st millennium B.C.-1st millennium A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £26
Comprising: a scaraboid in cream stone with hatching on the underside; a black stone seal formed as a stylised bird with its neck resting along the spine, hatched wings and underside; a small black seal pierced through the central ridge, linear motifs on the underside; a pale stone seal with slightly domed upper face, underside with stylised animal(?) motifs. 10.28 grams total, 11-26 mm
From the private collection of a European gentleman (1942-2024), formed since the 1970s. -
Neo-Babylonian Banded Agate Duck Weight
Circa 800-600 B.C.Estimate: £100 - 140 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £50
Modelled in the round with its head and neck resting along the spine. 1.6 grams, 14 mm
Ex private collection of the late Mr S.M., London, UK, 1970s-2000s. Accompanied by a previously illustrated catalogue card with provenance.
