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LOT 1693
Western Asiatic Variegated Green Agate Gemstone with Worship Scene
CIRCA 8TH-6TH CENTURY B.C.
7/8 in. (5.64 grams, 22 mm).
Scaraboid type with intaglio scene depicting a standing robed figure on a baseline with arms raised towards a crescent moon above two altars; supplied with a museum-quality impression. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceFrom the private collection of a European gentleman (1942-2024), formed since the 1970s.
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LOT 1693
Western Asiatic Variegated Green Agate Gemstone with Worship Scene
Estimate £500 - 700€580 - 810 (for guidance only)$680 - 950 (for guidance only)
Opening Bid
£5 (EUR 6; USD 7) +BP*
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Western Asiatic Bronze Hand Holding Ring Amulet Pair
Late 1st millennium B.C.Estimate: £100 - 140 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £50
Matching pair modelled as hands holding a large loop, ribbed cuffs and a small suspension loop above the wrist. 4.64 grams total, 28 mm each
London gentleman's collection, 1970-1990s, by descent. -
Western Asiatic Bronze Arrowhead Collection
2nd-1st millennium B.C.Estimate: £100 - 140 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £50
Each with barbed blade, thick midrib developing to a sturdy neck and long tang. 151 grams total, 14.5-17 cm
Ex Abelita collection, 1980-2010. -
Luristan Terracotta Handled Pouring Vessel
Bronze Age, 2nd-1st millennium B.C.Estimate: £120 - 170 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £5
With bulbous body and broad sloped shoulder, tall tubular neck with strap handle to rear; arched spout with lateral lugs at the base. 1.55 kg, 28.5 wide
Acquired on the UK art market since the 1990s. From the property of a late Lincolnshire, UK, gentleman; thence by descent.
