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LOT 1288
Western Asiatic Stone Phallus Axe
NEOLITHIC PERIOD, 5TH-3RD MILLENNIUM B.C.
8 3/4 in. (1.76 kg, 22 cm).
Lentoid in section with rounded cutting edge, carinated butt formed as a phallus. [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 Rib-Decorated Bronze Bracelet
1st millennium B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £26
Comprising a round-section shank with ribbing to the outer face, slightly clubbed finials. 38.4 grams, 72 mm
UK private collection before 2000. Acquired on the UK art market. Property of a London gentleman. -
Western Asiatic Gold and Garnet Pendant
1st millennium B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £59
Cluster of four tubular cells each with granulated rims, inset with a garnet. 0.47 grams, 7 mm
Ex property of a late Japanese collector, 1970-2000s. -
Western Asiatic Calligraphic Gemstone Group
19th-20th century A.D.Estimate: £120 - 170 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £60
Each with chamfered edges and dense panel of calligraphic text. 9.3 grams total, 19-25 mm
Ex German art market, 2000s. Acquired from an EU collector living in London. From the collection of Surrey, UK, gentleman.
