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LOT 0999
Western Asiatic Terracotta Bowl
1ST MILLENNIUM B.C.
11 1/2 in. (1.3 kg, 29 cm wide).
Broad hemispherical form with basal ring, pigment to outer face. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceLondon, UK, collection, 1990s.
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Early Neo-Assyrian Banded Agate Cylinder Seal with Combat Scene
Circa 10th century B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £7,150
Displaying a winged god standing left battling a winged quadruped, a large winged insect in the field above; drilled vertically for suspension; chipped; accompanied by a museum-quality impression. 26.6 grams, 45 mm
From the 'S' collection, London, UK, 1970-1990s. Examined by Professor Wilfrid George Lambert FBA (1926-2011), historian, archaeologist, and specialist in Assyriology and Near Eastern archaeology in the 1980s. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate no.202963. -
Western Asiatic Blue Glass Bottle
13th-14th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £91
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London private collection, 1979-1983. -
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Important Western Asiatic Royal Cuneiform Nail of King Lipit-Eshtar of Isin
Circa 1934-1924 B.C.Estimate: £1,500 - 2,000 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £750
The surviving fragment comprising a tapering cylindrical body and splayed head, bearing Akkadian text to both the head and stem. 793 grams, 10 cm
From an important collection pre 1988. Private collection, London, UK, 1990s-2000s. J.L. collection, Surrey, UK, 2000s.
This clay cone was inscribed with a dedication of Lipit-Eshtar, who ruled the city of Isin in southern Mesopotamia circa 1934-1924 B.C. This cone was probably created for the construction of a temple (the E-ninisa, 'House of Justice') at Namgarum.
