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LOT 0990
Western Asiatic Terracotta House with Inhabitants
20TH CENTURY A.D.
10 5/8 in. (9.1 kg, 27 cm).
A terracotta diorama comprising a Middle Eastern conical hut or dwelling with arched frame around the D-shaped entrance; two figures placed beside the doorway: to the left a tall slender with luxuriant curls male wearing a textured shirt (mailcoat?) and ruched trousers, barefoot, resting his head on the frame; to the right a shorter bearded male waring a cloak and quilted tunic and trousers. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceAcquired 1970-1999.
Ex collection of deceased Mayfair gentleman.
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Sumerian Cup with Animal Frieze
Early Dynastic Period, 2900-2560 B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £572
A truncated conical gypsum ritual drinking cup with rounded rim and discoid foot, displaying a frieze of mythological animals in relief to the exterior, including a lion-headed eagle with its wings spread, and an iconic Mesopotamian religious scene composed of a deity wearing a horned cup, flanked by a bull and goat; repaired. 27.9 grams, 46 mm wide
Acquired 1969-1999. London collection of the late Mr S.M., thence by descent. Accompanied by a previous typed cataloguing sheet.
In many ancient Mediterranean cultures, such vessels were symbols of wealth and status, or ritual objects associated with cult activities. Lion-headed eagles were associated with the god of Imdugud or Anzu, a divine bird and the personification of wind, thunder and cloud; this cup may have been used as a dedication to the god. -
Neo-Sumerian Alabaster Kohl Pot with Lions
Circa 2nd millennium B.C.Estimate: £600 - 800 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £333
An alabaster kohl jar composed of a bulbous body with broad everted rim; two naturalistically engraved recumbent lions in low relief to the equator. 29.4 grams, 35 mm wide
Fine condition.
From a collection formed pre 1988. London and Geneva collection, thence by descent. Accompanied by a copy of a previous typed catalogue page.
Numerous stone kohl containers have been discovered at the temple of the goddess Inanna. The close association between her cult and the kohl jar is based on the literature recording the attractive black eyes of Inanna after she painted them with kohl. Inanna was one of the principal deities worshipped in ancient Mesopotamia. -
Western Asiatic Pendant Pair
Mid 1st millennium B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £20
A pair of heavy copper-alloy pendants formed as large pyramid clusters with protrusions to the bulbs, bulbous suspension loop above. 180 grams total, 49-53 mm
Early 1990s London collection. Acquired on the UK art market. From a private collection, Lancashire, UK.
