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LOT 1624
Western Asiatic Terracotta Jug
EARLY BRONZE AGE, 3200-2500 B.C.
4 in. (192 grams, 10 cm wide).
Bulbous body with flattened base and tubular neck, strap handle with piecrust decoration. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceAcquired from Ancient Art, London, UK.
From the collection of a Nottingham, UK, collector, established from the early 2000s.
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Large Western Asiatic Terracotta Painted Jug
8th-9th century A.D.Estimate: £300 - 400 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £150
With squat profile, broad shoulder, wide neck and flared rim; strap handle with thumb-pad to the rim; bands of reserved tendrils on a hatched field. 818 grams, 18.5 cm
UK collection, 1990s. Acquired on the UK art market, before 2000. Private collection, Mr M.V., a London-based businessman. -
Western Asiatic Bone Idol Group
2nd century B.C.-2nd century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £52
Each plano-convex in section with heavily scored detailing. 5.77 grams total, 39.65-47.82 mm
From the private collection of a European gentleman (1942-2024), formed since the 1970s. -
Western Asiatic Gold Pyramid Pendant
1st millennium B.C.-1st millennium A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £111
Composed of hollow-form spheres arranged in rows with applied granules and later gold-coloured loops for suspension. 1.43 grams, 16 mm
Ex private British collection, formed in the 1980s. Property of a West Northamptonshire, UK, gentleman.
