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LOT 1120
Western Asiatic Terracotta Zoomorphic Bichrome Jug
LATE 1ST MILLENNIUM B.C.
7 1/8 in. (363 grams, 18 cm).
Globular in form with tall neck and lateral horns flanking the scooped mouth, strap handle to the rear.
ProvenanceUK collection, 1990s.
Acquired on the UK art market, before 2000.
Private collection, Mr M.V., a London-based businessman.
This lot has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database, and is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.
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Large Western Asiatic Terracotta Bichrome Vessel with Handle
8th-9th century A.D.Estimate: £600 - 800 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £300
With trumpet-shaped base, flared bulbous body, tapering spout with crested bar and strap handle connected to the waisted filler; dense painted scroll and floral designs with reserved scrolls and bands. 1.14 kg, 23 cm high
UK collection, 1990s. Acquired on the UK art market, before 2000. Private collection, Mr M.V., a London-based businessman. This lot has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database, and is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato. -
Glass Bead Group
20th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £7
Comprising twenty large crimson-coloured barrel-shaped beads. 246 grams total, 22 mm each
Ex collection of a late London gentleman, 1970-1990s. This lot has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database, and is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato. -
Seljuk Glazed Bowl with Fine Iridescence
12th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £247
Shallow with flat everted rim and raised low foot; turquoise glaze with black foliage and geometric decoration, fine iridescence; repaired. 303 grams, 18.4 cm
From the private family collection of Ersula Barter-Hemmerich, the longest serving member of staff working at the United Nations, her private collection formed in the 1950s and 1960s; thence by descent to her grandson. This lot has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database, and is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.
