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LOT 0991
Western Asiatic Style Artefact Collection
20TH CENTURY A.D.
1/2 - 4 in. (344 grams total, 1.4-10.2 cm).
A group of three stone artefacts in ancient style: a haematite cylinder seal accompanied by an impression; penannular metallic bracelet with ram's head terminals and filigree ornament; an alabaster pot of tapering cylindrical form, frieze of birds advancing right engraved around the circumference. [3, No Reserve]
ProvenanceGerman collection formed before 2000.
Ex private European collection.
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Bactrian Manuscript of an Order to Meyam's Servant
5th-8th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £468
A possibly complete document written on leather, recto with four lines of Avestan cursive script; verso blank; wide bottom margin with diamond-shaped hole to accept seal string; likely an order rather than a letter due to lack of formal address. 1.16 grams, 77 mm
Fair condition.
David Lindahl, Sweden, 2001. Collection of Bruce Ferrini, USA Central London gallery. Property of a UK collector. For UK buyers only. -
Western Asiatic Bronze Idol with Seal
1st millennium B.C.Estimate: £400 - 600 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £160
A bronze figural idol displaying a stylised figure to one face, the reverse with drilled horned animals. 170 grams, 82 mm
Acquired before the early 1970s. Ex London, UK, gallery. Property of a London gentleman. -
Large Bactrian Ritual Object
Oxus Culture, 3rd-2nd millennium B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £432
A round-section limestone sceptre or staff with rounded tip and polished surface. 5.7 kg, 1.08 m long
Fine condition.
Acquired 1980-2015. Ex Abelita family collection.