Loading, please wait...

Use mousewheel to zoom in and out, click to enlarge

Details

LOT 1003

Western Asiatic Stone Weight with Dog

1ST MILLENNIUM B.C. OR LATER

2 1/8 in. (50 grams, 54 mm).

Sub-oval in shape with incised dog or other quadruped to one face; incised geometric or figurative animal form to the other, possibly an aquatic animal. [No Reserve]

Provenance

Gabby family collection since the late 1960s; thence by descent.

CONDITION

VETTING:

TimeLine Auctions follows a vetting process to ensure the authenticity and legality of all items, reinforcing our commitment to integrity and responsible trading. Each antiquity, antique, and coin lot undergoes thorough examination by a vetting committee of at least ten external specialists, professional trade association members, scientists, and archaeologists: Our Vetting Process


AUCTIONS:

TimeLine is a leading auction house specialising in antiquities, ancient art, collectables, natural history, coins, medals, and books. Our auctions offer museums, collectors, historians, and enthusiasts the opportunity to acquire unique and historically significant pieces.

LOT 1003

Western Asiatic Stone Weight with Dog

Sold for (Inc. bp): £182

Print page

RELATED LOTS

  • Holy Land Red Painted Pottery Amphoriskos
    Holy Land Red Painted Pottery Amphoriskos
    EB I, circa 3000 B.C.

    Sold for (Inc. bp): £117

    Piriform bodied with rounded base and cylindrical neck, two pierced lug handles, painted linear geometric forms. 227 grams, 10.6 cm high



    From an important specialist collection formed in London, UK, before 1988.

    Lot Details

  • Amlash Bronze Ring
    Amlash Bronze Ring
    2nd-1st millennium B.C.

    Sold for (Inc. bp): £33

    The discoid bezel displaying a stylised geometric motif in relief, supported by a hoop with convex outer face. 14.35 grams, 26.51 mm overall, 19.70 mm internal diameter (approximate size British Q, USA 8, Europe 17.49, Japan 16)



    UK collection, early 1990s and before. Acquired on the UK art market since the early 2000s. From a private collection, Lancashire, UK.

    Lot Details

  • Amlash Terracotta Vessel
    Amlash Terracotta Vessel
    1st millennium B.C.

    Estimate: £300 - 400 (+bp*)

    Opening Bid: £150

    Of zoomorphic form, with a globular body, u-section spout and handle with figurative animal design. 545 grams, 26.5 cm wide

    Fine condition.

    Acquired 1970s-1990s. Ex Rabi Gallery, Mayfair, London, UK. From a specialist collection of pottery.

    Likely representing a wading bird.

    Lot Details

Stay up-to-date with the latest from TimeLine Auctions by joining our mailing list