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LOT 1857
Western Asiatic Terracotta Oil Lamp with Roundel Decoration
HOLY LAND, CIRCA 8TH-9TH CENTURY A.D.
3 3/4 in. (95 grams, 94 mm).
With curved walls and a large central filler hole, the body with a ribbed decoration. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceEx J. Zadok & Sons, 18, King David Road, Jerusalem, Israel.
From the property of a late Lincolnshire, UK, gentleman; thence by descent.
Accompanied by a certificate of antiquity issued by J. Zadok & Sons and a previous catalogue information slip.
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LOT 1857
Western Asiatic Terracotta Oil Lamp with Roundel Decoration
Estimate £40 - 60€46 - 70 (for guidance only)$54 - 81 (for guidance only)
Opening Bid
£5 (EUR 6; USD 7) +BP*
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Opening Bid: £5
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From the private collection of a European gentleman (1942-2024), formed since the 1970s. -
Western Asiatic Bronze and Lead Artefact Group
1st-4th century A.D. and laterEstimate: £60 - 80 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £5
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From the private collection of a European gentleman (1942-2024), formed since the 1970s. -
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2nd millennium B.C.Estimate: £120 - 170 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £60
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Ex the private collection of the late Mr S.M., London, UK, acquired 1970-2000s, thence by descent. Accompanied by a previously illustrated catalogue card with provenance.
