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LOT 0246
Western Asiatic Terracotta Idol
2250-2000 B.C.
6 3/4 in. (103 grams, 17.2 cm).
Modelled with a pinched, bird-like head and face with large circular eyes, two ornamental collars and wearing a headdress, stub arms and splayed foot; repaired.
ProvenancePrivate Swiss collection.
Private collection, Europe.
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Western Asiatic Gold Disc Ornament Collection
1st millennium B.C.Estimate: £180 - 240 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £90
Mixed group of domed appliqués in a display frame. 3.21 grams total, 2-11 mm
From a late Japanese specialist collector, 1970-2000s. -
Western Asiatic Turquoise and Black Banded Agate Necklace
3rd century B.C. and laterEstimate: £800 - 1,000 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £400
Graduated group of restrung tubular and fusiform beads with later gilt-metal interstitial collars; centrepiece of three large banded agate tubular beads; S-hook and eye closure; with custom display box. 53.22 grams, 51.5 cm long
Ex Swiss collection, kept in London since the 1980s. -
Amlash Type Bronze Spearhead
12th-11th century B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £72
With heavily ridged and tapered leaf-shaped blade, long slightly flared grooved neck and square-section tapered tang. 223 grams, 31.5 cm
Acquired 1980-2015. Ex Abelita family collection.
The weapon belongs to the type 1 of the spearhead classification of Khorasani, mainly coming from Marlik or Amlash areas. Similar pieces have been dated by Stutzinger to 1200-1100 B.C.
