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LOT 1388
Western Asiatic Terracotta Jar Handle with Mamshat Royal Stamp
1ST MILLENNIUM B.C.
4 3/4 in. (251 grams, 12 cm).
A large handle from a Tufnell type 484 jar, oval seal impression above the handle depicting a schematic winged sun disc, inscription 'Imlk / mmšt' for 'belonging (or) for the king (city of) Mamshat'.
ProvenanceAcquired 1970-1999.
London collection of the late Mr S.M., thence by descent.
Accompanied by a copy of a description from Peter Gert Van der Veen, senior lecturer of Levantine Archaeology Johannes Gutenberg-Universität Mainz.
This lot has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database, and is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.
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LOT 1388
Western Asiatic Terracotta Jar Handle with Mamshat Royal Stamp
Sold for (Inc. bp): £520
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From a gentleman's London, UK, collection of ancient pottery and artefacts, 1990s. This lot has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database, and is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato. -
Western Asiatic Painted Terracotta Jar
1st millennium B.C.Estimate: £150 - 200 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £75
Globular in profile with trumpet-shaped neck and mouth, circumferential painted bands and roundels. 1.41 kg, 23 cm
From the collection of a London, UK, gentleman, 1990s. This lot has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database, and is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato. -
Western Asiatic Painted Terracotta Jug
1st millennium B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £59
Squat in profile with basal ring, trumpet-shaped mouth with rounded rim, loop handle to rear of twisted construction with spiked thumb-pad. 280 grams, 12 cm
From a London, UK, gentleman's collection of ancient pottery and artefacts, 1990s. This lot has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database, and is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.
