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Lot 267
1st-4th century AD. An iron folding stool frame or stand with ribbed balusters, legs each with square-section central element and octagonal-section outer ends; transverse stringers to each end; square flange to the inner edge of each leg, polyhedral to the outer edge, polyhedral stops to the hinge-pins; offered with canvas seat for display purposes. 1.6 kg, 49cm (19 1/4"). Property of an Essex collector; acquired on the European art market. This simple construction and ease of storage meant that this object was ideal for use by senior officers as the army moved during a campaign. Very fine condition. Rare.
Lot 2670
3rd-7th century AD. A cuboid haematite stamp seal with pierced suspension lug, images to the five faces comprising two rearing horses, a quadruped with zigzag above, standing figure with bird, standing figure confronting a horse. 23 grams, 27mm (1"). UK art market, acquired prior to 2000. [No Reserve] Very fine condition.
Lot 2686
3rd millennium BC. A biconvex ceramic jar with flared rim. 300 grams, 11.5cm (4 1/2"). Acquired on the London art market prior to 1980. See Satyawadi, S. Proto-Historic Pottery of Indus Valley Civilisation: Study of Painted Motifs, Perspectives in Indian Art and Archaeology, vol.2, New Delhi, 1994. [No Reserve] Fine condition.
Lot 2694
3rd-7th century AD. A group of stamp seals consisting of: two rock crystal seals, one engraved with circles to the body and walking lion to the underside, one engraved with a flying bird with wings outspread to the back and legs forward, peletted border; three carnelian seals, one engraved with with a winged ibex, one with a standing lion, one with circles to the body and underside with grazing zebu. 25 grams total, 15-20mm (3/4 - 1"). UK art market, acquired prior to 2000. [5, No Reserve] Fine condition.
Lot 2711
9th-7th century BC. A bronze round sectioned torc armlet or bracelet with opposed deer heads with finely modelled details of the faces. 209 grams, 10.5cm (4 1/4"). Property of a London gentleman; acquired from a major Mayfair gallery; acquired on the London art market before 2000. Fine condition.
Lot 272
11th-12th century AD. A bronze Corpus Christi with flat-topped crown, ribs and wrists delineated with engraved lines, flared loincloth with legs flexed; the facial features modelled in the round, with lentoid eyes and triangular nose; with affixing holes to hands and beneath the feet. See Zarnecki, G., Holt, J. and Holland, T. English Romanesque Art 1066-1200, items 236-7. 59 grams, 10.5cm (4"). Property of a Leicester collector; acquired by his father before 1962; thence by descent 1980. Very fine condition.
Lot 2741
2nd millennium BC. A small silver spoon with shallow piriform bowl, round-section shank, ribbed collar with standing robed figure modelled in the round; the reverse of the bowl with incised detail of foliage and pellets, rear of the joint with stamped hollow triangle; the figure standing bearded in a floor-length robe with tremolier texturing, hands folded at the chest. Cf. Aruz, J. Art of the First Cities. The Third Millennium B.C. from the Mediterranean to the Indus, New York, 2003, items 88, 89; for pose and costume of figures from Mari. 12 grams, 97mm (4"). Private collection, London, UK; formed 1970s-1980s. Fine condition.
Lot 277
19th century AD. A red jasper discoid plaque with carved cross-on-steps motif, two smaller crosses above the arms, alpha and omega below; set in a gold finger ring with Hercules knot shoulders. 11 grams, 25mm overall, 21.43mm internal diameter (approximate size British X 1/2, USA 11 3/4, Europe 27.01, Japan 26) (1"). Property of a lady; acquired from a London fine art gallery in the late 1990s. [No Reserve] Very fine condition. A large wearable size.
Lot 2790
19th-early 20th century AD. A fabric panel comprising a red foundation and green geometric appliqué overlay with straps to the sides, rectangular extension with appliqué flowers and butterflies; fabric backing. 670 grams, 98cm overall, straps: 175cm (38 1/2"). Acquired on the London art market before 2000. Fair condition, worn.
Lot 2791
Northern Wei Dynasty, 386-535 AD. A ceramic rectangular brick with three niches with pointed arches; within each a seated figure of Buddha in meditation, robes in red pigment, nimbus to the back of the head in dark blue pigment. 7.10 kg, 36.5cm (14 1/4"). Acquired on the London art market prior to 1980. Fine condition.
Lot 280
7th century AD. A set of four sheet-gold monofacial repoussé bracteates, each with the facing bust of a Byzantine Holy Emperor, probably Constantine IV, Pogonatus (Senior Augustus 15th July 668-10th July 685 AD), in military attire holding spear over his right shoulder; two lateral stitching holes for attachment; edge folded to the reverse. 3.08 grams total, 19-20mm (3/4"). Property of an Essex gentleman; acquired on the London art market in the 1960s. [4, No Reserve] Fine condition.
Lot 2805
3rd-2nd millennium BC. A squat ceramic biconvex jar with flared rim, frieze of three crouching lions to the shoulder. See Satyawadi, S. Proto-Historic Pottery of Indus Valley Civilisation: Study of Painted Motifs, Perspectives in Indian Art and Archaeology, vol.2, New Delhi, 1994. 399 grams, 13.5cm (5"). From an important London collection of Bronze Age pottery; formed 1970s-1980. [No Reserve] Fine condition, rim chipped.
Lot 2807
3rd-2nd millennium BC. A terracotta bowl with band of hooks to the rim, concentric circles and central pellet. See Satyawadi, S. Proto-Historic Pottery of Indus Valley Civilisation: Study of Painted Motifs, Perspectives in Indian Art and Archaeology, vol.2, New Delhi, 1994. 847 grams, 26cm (10 1/4"). From an important London collection of Bronze Age pottery; formed 1970s-1980. [No Reserve] Fine condition.
Lot 2808
3rd-2nd millennium BC. A biconical ceramic jar with flared foot and rim, band of geometric ornament to the shoulder with ibex and lion panels. See Satyawadi, S. Proto-Historic Pottery of Indus Valley Civilisation: Study of Painted Motifs, Perspectives in Indian Art and Archaeology, vol.2, New Delhi, 1994. 548 grams, 13cm (5"). From an important London collection of Bronze Age pottery; formed 1970s-1980. [No Reserve] Fine condition.
Lot 2809
3rd-2nd millennium BC. A squat terracotta jar with frieze of serpents to the side wall, geometric panels to the shoulder. See Satyawadi, S. Proto-Historic Pottery of Indus Valley Civilisation: Study of Painted Motifs, Perspectives in Indian Art and Archaeology, vol.2, New Delhi, 1994. 222 grams, 11cm (4 1/4"). From an important London collection of Bronze Age pottery; formed 1970s-1980. [No Reserve] Fine condition.
Lot 2810
3rd-2nd millennium BC. A large biconvex jar with raised chamfered rim; band of polychrome decoration to the shoulder featuring two fish, a zebu with birds and solar disk between the horns, two geometric panels. See Satyawadi, S. Proto-Historic Pottery of Indus Valley Civilisation: Study of Painted Motifs, Perspectives in Indian Art and Archaeology, vol.2, New Delhi, 1994. 1.7 kg, 23cm (9"). From an important London collection of Bronze Age pottery; formed 1970s-1980. Fine condition.
Lot 2811
3rd-2nd millennium BC. A terracotta cup with discoid base, polychrome panels with a gryphon, an eagle with spread wings, lozenges within squares. See Satyawadi, S. Proto-Historic Pottery of Indus Valley Civilisation: Study of Painted Motifs, Perspectives in Indian Art and Archaeology, vol.2, New Delhi, 1994. 109 grams, 10cm (4"). From an important London collection of Bronze Age pottery; formed 1970s-1980. [No Reserve] Fine condition.
Lot 2813
3rd-2nd millennium BC. A squat terracotta jar with flared base and rim, polychrome frieze to the shoulder of fish and lozenges. See Satyawadi, S. Proto-Historic Pottery of Indus Valley Civilisation: Study of Painted Motifs, Perspectives in Indian Art and Archaeology, vol.2, New Delhi, 1994. 223 grams, 95mm (3 3/4"). From an important London collection of Bronze Age pottery; formed 1970s-1980. [No Reserve] Fine condition.
Lot 2814
Gupta Period, 320-550 AD. A sandstone architectural panel carved with three niches separated by columns with floral tops; central panel in the form of a stupa with small opening to the base; right hand panel with bust of smiling male with necklace and earrings; left hand panel with half a rosette; mounted on a custom-made stand. 3.69 kg, 28.5cm (11 1/4"). Acquired on the London art market prior to 1980. Fine condition.
Lot 2816
3rd-2nd millennium BC. A squat terracotta jar with polychrome frieze to the shoulder of two fish. See Satyawadi, S. Proto-Historic Pottery of Indus Valley Civilisation: Study of Painted Motifs, Perspectives in Indian Art and Archaeology, vol.2, New Delhi, 1994. 212 grams, 10cm (4"). From an important London collection of Bronze Age pottery; formed 1970s-1980. [No Reserve] Fine condition.
Lot 2817
3rd-2nd millennium BC. A ceramic cup with discoid base, horizontal bands of lines and hatching. See Satyawadi, S. Proto-Historic Pottery of Indus Valley Civilisation: Study of Painted Motifs, Perspectives in Indian Art and Archaeology, vol.2, New Delhi, 1994. 239 grams, 11.5cm (4 1/2"). From the collection of the late David Gold. Fine condition.
Lot 2818
3rd millennium BC. A squat ceramic jar, biconical in profile with flared foot and everted rim, two bands with undulating hatched line and hatched leaf motifs. See discussion in Satyawadi, S. Proto-Historic Pottery of Indus Valley Civilisation: Study of Painted Motifs, Perspectives in Indian Art and Archaeology vol.2, New Delhi, 1994, p.149-50. 254 grams, 11cm (4 1/4"). From the collection of the late David Gold. Fine condition, rim chipped.
Lot 2819
3rd-2nd millennium BC. A shallow ceramic bowl with discoid base, panels to the side wall with feeding bird, peepal leaf, eagle with spread wings, geometric motifs. See Satyawadi, S. Proto-Historic Pottery of Indus Valley Civilisation: Study of Painted Motifs, Perspectives in Indian Art and Archaeology, vol.2, New Delhi, 1994. 211 grams, 13.5cm (5 1/2"). From an important London collection of Bronze Age pottery; formed 1970s-1980. [No Reserve] Fine condition, rim chipped.
Lot 2825
3rd millennium BC. A squat ceramic cup with flared foot, painted geometric panels to the sidewall, red band to the inner rim. See Satyawadi, S. Proto-Historic Pottery of Indus Valley Civilisation: Study of Painted Motifs, Perspectives in Indian Art and Archaeology, vol.2, New Delhi, 1994. 125 grams, 91mm (3 3/4"). From the collection of the late David Gold. Fine condition.
Lot 2826
10th-12th century AD. A carved stone panel with ledge to the base supporting a facing female with right hand raised to the shoulder, left hand supporting a frond, two flanking pots to the base; mounted on a custom-made stand. See Harle, J.C. & Topsfield, A. Indian Art in the Ashmolean Museum, Oxford, 1987 for discussion. 1.8 kg, 21cm (8 1/4"). UK art market, acquired prior to 2000. The Apsaras were water spirits who first appeared during the Vedic period of Hindu India. As heavenly beings they are associated with the celestial musicians, the Ghandarvas. They are also associated with fertility and good fortune, but also had a dark side in that they could cause madness. Fine condition.
Lot 2828
3rd-2nd millennium BC. A ceramic cup with discoid base, polychrome frieze with gryphons and geometric panels. See Satyawadi, S. Proto-Historic Pottery of Indus Valley Civilisation: Study of Painted Motifs, Perspectives in Indian Art and Archaeology, vol.2, New Delhi, 1994. 88 grams, 87mm (3 1/2"). From an important London collection of Bronze Age pottery; formed 1970s-1980. [No Reserve] Fine condition.
Lot 2832
3rd-2nd millennium BC. A ceramic cup with discoid base, polychrome panels with feeding bird and two fish. See Satyawadi, S. Proto-Historic Pottery of Indus Valley Civilisation: Study of Painted Motifs, Perspectives in Indian Art and Archaeology, vol.2, New Delhi, 1994. 188 grams, 10cm (4"). From an important London collection of Bronze Age pottery; formed 1970s-1980. [No Reserve] Fine condition.
Lot 2833
2nd-3rd century AD. A convex discoid plaque with band of overlapping lotus leaves, central facing head of a bodhisattva in high relief with wavy hair and thin moustache; hollow to the reverse. See Desai, K. Treasures of the Heras Institute, New Delhi, 1976, item 47 for type. 118 grams, 85mm (3 1/2"). Acquired on the London art market before 2000. Fair condition, rim chipped, holes to centre.
Lot 2859
15th-17th century AD. A heavy shallow bronze dish with raised central dome, seven radiating C-section spouts, running tendrils to the rim, pellet rosettes to the body and dome. 602 grams, 14.5cm (5 3/4"). Property of an Essex, UK collector; acquired London art market, 1960s-1980s. [No Reserve] Very fine condition.
Lot 2869
12th century AD. A glazed ceramic two-handled vase with flat everted rim, wide sloping neck decorated with Arabic script; body decorated with arched panels with Arabic and floral patterns; wide flat base with painted triangles above. 1.23 kg, 21.5cm (8 1/2"). Property of a London gentleman; acquired from a major Mayfair gallery; acquired on the London art market before 2000. Fine condition, rim chipped.
Lot 293
15th century AD. A ceramic figure of a saint, with luxuriant beard and hair, head slightly inclined and wearing long robes down to feet; arms crossed over chest and clutching the Bible. 241 grams, 15cm (6"). Property of a London gentleman; acquired from a major Mayfair gallery; acquired on the London art market before 2000. Very fine condition.
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