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LOT 1428
Western Asiatic Stone Panel Fragment with Horse
1ST MILLENNIUM B.C.
1 in. (2.44 grams, 23 mm).
Carved rectangular plaque with reserved border and advancing horse with bridle and saddlecloth; possibly the leading edge of a wagon or chariot behind.
ProvenanceAcquired 1979-1999.
London collection of the late Mr S.M., thence by descent.
This lot has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database, and is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.
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Discoid in plan with zoomorphic handle; underside with contest scene of two opposed gryphons with forelegs raised standing on the corpse of a boar; faravahar above. 13.3 grams, 29 mm
From the 'S' collection, acquired 1970-1990s. The collection was seen and studied by W.G.Lambert, late Professor of Assyriology at the University of Birmingham, 1970-1993. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by a search certificate number no.12542-231458. This lot has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database, and is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato. -
Sasanian High Tin Bronze Bowl
3rd-7th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £91
Hammered from a single sheet with broad body and gently sloping walls. 152 grams, 16 cm
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Amlash Terracotta Single-Handled Jug with Head Attachment
10th-8th century B.C.Estimate: £1,000 - 1,400 (‡+bp*)
Opening Bid: £405
Comprising a rounded body resting on three stub legs; funicular mouth and short neck; beneath the rim a mask with pinched nose and two pointed ears, impressed circular eyes and mouth; three vertical decorative strips impressed with the same tool as formed the eyes and mouth; tiered strap handle with two finger-grips to the outer face and impressed detailing running from the neck to the shoulder; rim and one foot partly restored. 723 grams, 20.6 cm
Ex Zackary, Los Angeles, 1960s. Thereafter London art market, 1992. Accompanied by a copy of an Art Loss Register certificate no.S00079639. This lot has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database, and is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.
