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LOT 1049
Western Asiatic Terracotta Vessel Group
1ST MILLENNIUM B.C.
2 3/4 - 6 7/8 in. (1.36 kg total, 7-17.5 cm).
Comprising a tall jar with broad mouth, textured finish; small footed jar with flared rim; cup with tapering foot; ellipsoid dish with flat underside. [4, No Reserve]
ProvenanceFrom a family collection mostly formed in the 1940s-1950s, thence by descent.
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Western Asiatic Mixed Hardstone Bead Collection
1st millennium B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £572
Including fusiform, oblate, biconvex and other types in carnelian, agate and other materials. 269 grams total, 7-28 mm
Acquired 1980-2015. Ex Abelita family collection. -
Samarkand Ware Calligraphic Ceramic Bowl
Circa 10th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £195
Conical with low foot, slip-painted with chestnut brown band to the rim, three calligraphic panels to the inner face below the rim with interstitial red and black rosettes. 620 grams, 22 cm diameter
From the Steel family collection, 1950s-late 1990s. -
Sumerian Alabaster Head
3rd-2nd millennium B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £390
Exquisitely carved in a naturalistic manner with sculpted nose and ears, rounded cheeks, forehead and chin; hollowed eyes probably to accept inserts, delicate incisions enhancing the facial features and adding wrinkles to the face; a hollowed tubular shaft to the base of the head. 17.14 grams, 31 mm
From a major London, UK, collection of Mr S.M., formed from 1970-1999. Accompanied by a previous typed cataloguing card.
