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LOT 1030
Western Asiatic Sword with Blood Channel
EARLY 1ST MILLENNIUM B.C.
13 3/4 in. (303 grams, 35 cm).
A substantial bronze leaf-shaped blade with raised midrib extending to a short tang, ribbed fullers with curved ends extending to the shoulders.
ProvenanceAcquired 1980-2015.
Ex Abelita family collection.
See Khorasani, M.M., Arms and Armour from Iran. The Bronze Age to the End of the Qajar Period, Tübingen, 2006, s.cat 31, for type.
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Amlash Zoomorphic Terracotta Vessel
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Opening Bid: £100
A red terracotta vessel in the form of a stylised sheep, composed of an ovoid body with integral tail, shallow neck to the vessel opening and animal's neck and head with horns curled around its ears, pricked eyes and muzzle formed as pouring spout. 248 grams, 14.7 cm wide
Fine condition.
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Framed Indo-Persian Watercolour Manuscript Leaf
Late 19th-early 20th century A.D.Estimate: £80 - 100 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £40
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Fair condition.
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