Loading, please wait...
LOT 0187
Western Asiatic Zoomorphic Terracotta Rhyton
3RD-1ST MILLENNIUM B.C.
7 in. (668 grams, 18 cm high).
A terracotta rhyton vessel with a flaring neck and zoomorphic spout, possibly a horse's head with circular spout in its chest.
Provenancewith a London, UK gallery 1971-early 2000s.
Accompanied by an original thermoluminescence analysis report no.281z11 from Oxford Authentication, 16 June 1981.
TimeLine Auctions follows a vetting process to ensure the authenticity and legality of all items, reinforcing our commitment to integrity and responsible trading. Each antiquity, antique, and coin lot undergoes thorough examination by a vetting committee of at least ten external specialists, professional trade association members, scientists, and archaeologists: Our Vetting Process
AUCTIONS:
TimeLine is a leading auction house specialising in antiquities, ancient art, collectables, natural history, coins, medals, and books. Our auctions offer museums, collectors, historians, and enthusiasts the opportunity to acquire unique and historically significant pieces.
LOT 0187
Western Asiatic Zoomorphic Terracotta Rhyton
Estimate £1,000 - 1,400€1,160 - 1,620 (for guidance only)$1,350 - 1,890 (for guidance only)
-
Framed Indo-Persian Watercolour Manuscript Leaf
20th century A.D.Estimate: £80 - 100 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £40
A manuscript leaf with a painted scene composed of six men wearing turbans, seated in a landscape, text above and below; 17 rows of text to the reverse; mounted in a bifacial reveal and a glazed wooden frame. 1.5 kg, 41.5 x 30.7 cm
Fine condition.
Acquired on the UK art market, 1980s-1990s. The Woodbridge collection of Indo-Persian art. -
Syro-Hittite Horse and Rider
Early 1st millennium B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £1,040
A ceramic horse and rider figure, the animal modelled standing facing, with stub legs, ears pinned backwards, stylised detailing to the eyes and muzzle; the rider shown mounted sideways indicating a female rider, holding the horse's cropped mane with the left hand, the right hand extended outwards, pinched face with applied circular eyes, detailing to conical headpiece; mounted on a custom-made display base. 317 grams total, 15 cm high including stand
Collection of a deceased London gentleman, 1979-1999, by descent. Accompanied by a copy of the thermoluminescence analysis report no.N122k29 from Oxford Authentication. -
Luristan Standing Ibex
1st millennium B.C.Estimate: £300 - 400 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £120
A copper-alloy ibex statuette modelled standing on a tiered plinth, suspension loop to base of neck; mounted on a custom-made display base. 45 grams total, 58 mm high including stand
Acquired before the early 1970s. Ex London, UK, gallery. Property of a London gentleman.
