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LOT 1449
Western Asiatic Terracotta Jar
1ST MILLENNIUM B.C.
6 5/8 in. (1.06 kg, 16.8 cm).
With trumpet-shaped base, thick stem, carinated bowl an everted rim; ribbed band to the equator. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceFrom the collection of a London, UK, gentleman, 1990s.
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Western Asiatic Terracotta Animal Rider
2nd-1st millennium B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £195
Modelled in the round standing facing, the rider gripping the animal with his thighs and by its ears, stylised detailing to both figures in the form of applied circular eyes and pricked headbands, the rider wearing a conical cap; mounted on a substantial cylindrical perspex display base. 676 grams total, 20 cm high including stand
Collected from 1979-1999. From the collection of the late Mr S.M., London, UK. From the Moussieff salon cabinet display. From the private collection of John Meredith, acquired since the 1990s; thence by descent. -
Mesopotamian Stone Vessel
1st millennium B.C.Estimate: £100 - 140 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £50
Piriform in profile with rounded base, everted rim. 676 grams, 13.7 cm
From a collection formed before 1990. Ex Mayfair, London, UK, gallery, 2000s. -
An Exceptional Western Asiatic Banded Agate Bead
2nd-1st millennium B.C.Estimate: £2,500 - 3,500 (‡+bp*)
Opening Bid: £1,350
Discoid in plan and pierced transversely with later D-shaped gold caps to each end; mounted on a custom-made stand. 88 grams total, 84 mm wide including stand
Private collection, acquired on the UK art market, 2000. Private collection, Switzerland. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by a search certificate number no.12877-241681.
