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LOT 1376
Western Asiatic Terracotta Spouted Vessel
8TH-9TH CENTURY A.D.
6 1/2 in. (419 grams, 16.5 cm).
Bulbous in profile with offset loop handle, spout with long pouring lip; painted tendril detailing.
ProvenanceUK collection, 1990s.
Acquired on the UK art market, before 2000.
Private collection, Mr M.V., a London-based businessman.
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LOT 1376
Western Asiatic Terracotta Spouted Vessel
Estimate £150 - 200€170 - 230 (for guidance only)$200 - 270 (for guidance only)
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London, UK, art market, 1980s. Private collection, London, UK. -
Luristan Bronze Horse Harness Cheekpiece
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Opening Bid: £200
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The Luristan culture is best known for its remarkable metalwork, especially the finely cast bronzes created during the early first millennium B.C. These objects, such as weapons, horse fittings, and decorative plaques, show a strong artistic imagination, with bold shapes and lively animal designs. Although little is known about the people themselves, their metalwork had a lasting impact, and Luristan bronzes remain some of the most distinctive and admired artefacts from the ancient Near East. -
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Opening Bid: £1,500
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