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LOT 1964
Western Asiatic Style Stone Roundel Group
20TH CENTURY A.D.
2 1/8 - 3 3/8 in. (180 grams total, 54-85 mm).
Comprising: a round stone disc with a profile image of a roaring lion with inlaid eye; an agate disc with calligraphic decoration; a dark stone disc with low-relief vines and beast heads. [3, No Reserve]
ProvenanceFrom the family collection of a Hampstead gentleman; formerly acquired in the 1980s.
This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.
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Large Chinese Style Green Stone Phallus
20th century A.D. or earlierSold for (Inc. bp): £195
Carved in the round with pierced lug to rear. 1.13 kg, 27 cm
From the family collection of a Hampstead gentleman; formerly acquired in the 1980s. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato. -
Western Asiatic Style Bronze Lion Incense Burner
20th century AD.Sold for (Inc. bp): £494
With openwork body and hinged neck, standing on all fours with its tail resting on the back. 3.25 kg, 40 cm wide
From the family collection of a Hampstead gentleman; formerly acquired in the 1980s. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato. -
Russian Orthodox Gilt Icon with Saint Seraphim
20th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £169
Showing Saint Seraphim of Sarov printed on embossed metal-sheet with fabric backing, Cyrillic inscription flanking the elaborate halo. 178 grams, 22.4 x 18 cm
Ian Wilkinson collection, Nottinghamshire, UK, formed since 1985. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.
Saint Seraphim of Sarov (1759-1833) was a renowned Russian monk and mystic whose ascetic practice and counselling in cases of conscience awarded him the title Starets (spiritual teacher).
