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LOT 0281
Western Asiatic Zoomorphic Terracotta Rhyton
3RD-1ST MILLENNIUM B.C.
7 in. (670 grams, 18 cm).
With a flaring neck and zoomorphic spout, possibly a horse's head with a circular opening 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.
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Opening Bid: £220
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Old Babylonian Terracotta Plaque of Demon Pazuzu
Circa 1750-1550 B.C.Estimate: £800 - 1,000 (‡+bp*)
Opening Bid: £400
Ovoid in plan with moulded high-relief facial detailing, suspension ledge to reverse. 170 grams, 10.9 cm
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Western Asiatic Miniature Glass Vessel
8th-12th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £59
With a tubular body, discoid chipped foot and round-section tapering neck. 3.05 grams, 31 mm
From a London, UK, collection of glass, 1970-2000s.
