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LOT 1399
Western Asiatic Stone Libation Bowl
1ST MILLENNIUM B.C.
4 3/4 in. (667 grams total, 11.9 cm).
With a biconical body and flared foot set off-centre, large U-shaped spout and flat rim. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceFrom a collection formed before 1988, London and Geneva.
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Western Asiatic Bronze Pendant with Birds
1st millennium B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £72
An openwork D-shaped plaque with central triangular motif, four loops bellow, a pair of birds to the outter rim, attachment hoop to the top. 37.1 grams, 72 mm
Acquired on the UK art market before 2000. Property of an Essex, UK, gentleman. -
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Western Asiatic Cosmetic Glass Vessel
8th-11th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £117
Rectangular body with tubular tapering neck, traces of iridescence to the surface. 41.08 grams, 61 mm
From a London, UK, collection of glass, 1970-2000s. -
Mitanni Cylinder Seal with Animals in Gold Mounting
Circa 1500-1300 B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £4,680
Chalcedony cylinder seal with ancient bronze ring depicting a deer, a sphinx, an ibex, a scorpion and two profile male figures; set into a later gold mounting. 16.40 grams, 39.56 mm overall, 23.03 x 31.30 mm internal diameter (approximate size British Z+6, USA 15 1/4, Europe 36.34, Japan 34)
Ex Manfred Schwarz, acquired on the German art market before 1970. Private collection, England. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate number no.13144-249540.
