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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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Early Achaemenid Stone Cylinder Seal with Later Silver Casing
600-500 B.C. or laterSold for (Inc. bp): £468
With incuse frieze depicting a leaping bull between tendrils, wave pattern to borders, set into a later silver casing with pendant loop. 19.79 grams, 43 mm
Acquired on the USA art market. Private collection, England. -
Judaean Gold Pendant with Menorah
3rd-4th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £1,040
Foil disc with integral suspension loop, repoussé menorah motif in pointillé technique. 1.19 grams, 17 mm
Private collection formed in Europe in the 1980s. Westminster collection, central London, UK. -
Luristan Bronze Dagger Blade
800-600 B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £195
With a triangular blade fitted with three fullers, with a handle cast onto the blade, showing three fastening holes. 72 grams, 20 cm
Ex Abelita family collection, 1980s-2000s.
These weapons belong to the Early Median and Achaemenid Period. The blades were often inserted inside an openwork scabbard, cast with the lost wax process, while the handle was instead cast onto the blade.
