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Lot 288
16th-17th century AD. A ceramic stove tile with green glaze to the two corner faces; one with image of a nimbate monk holding a cross and supporting the infant Jesus within an arch, the other with bearded and robed profile figure. 4.2 kg, 24cm (9 1/2"). Property of a Dutch collector; acquired on the European art market before 2000. Fine condition.
Lot 353
11th century AD. A ceramic blue glazed bowl with wide rim, flat shoulder with Arabic inscription; sloping body with geometric floral patterns and small pedestal foot; to the inside a cross pattern with chevron design to the arms, repeating small cross pattern between. 598 grams, 21cm (8 1/4"). Property of a London gentleman; acquired from a major Mayfair gallery; acquired on the London art market before 2000; from the Kelekian collection. Fair condition, restored. Rare.
Lot 2215
19th century AD. A glazed ceramic pedestal bowl, octagonal in plan with turquoise-coloured inner face, frieze of flowers and butterflies to the outer face, trumpet-shaped stand with collar; chop seal to the underside. 1.1 kg, 19.5cm (7 3/4"). From the Tan family collection, South East London, UK. [No Reserve] Fine condition.
Lot 2346
19th-17th century BC. A group of five ceramic plaques comprising of: two rectangular with a low-relief figure of a standing bearded man wearing a helmet and short skirt, holding a sceptre(?); a fragment of a rectangular plaque with a kneeling archer; a high-relief female figure with clasped hands and braided hair; a high-relief with a standing bearded male wearing a helmet, holding a sceptre in his right hand. 365 grams total, 8.9-12cm (3 1/2 - 4 3/4"). From a German collection; acquired on the German art market before 1990. [5 No Reserve] Fair condition.
Lot 2576
Neolithic, 8th-5th millennium BC. A mixed group comprising: a knapped and polished flint handaxe with rounded butt and square edge; two sherds of corded ware ceramic. 185 grams, 4-13.5cm (1 3/4 - 5 1/4"). Property of a professional gentleman, acquired 2011; formerly in a private collection formed before 1950. [3 No Reserve] Fine condition.
Lot 2272
2nd-1st millennium BC. A mixed group of four ceramic items comprising of: a curved handle or a vessel spout formed as a ram head, two smaller similar fragments, a bull head with with pierced dots. 225 grams total, 3.9-12.6cm (1 1/2 - 5"). From the collection of an East London gentleman; acquired 1950s-1970s; thence by descent. [4 No Reserve] Fair condition.
Lot 2042
1st-2nd century AD. A ceramic buff coloured flagon with rolled rim and pinched end for lip; tapering neck with sloping shoulder to bulbous body and small flat foot; round section handle applied to rim and body. 1.14 kg, 20cm (8"). Property of a Canadian lady; acquired 1970s-1990s. [No Reserve] Fine condition.
Lot 2469
2nd millennium BC. A ceramic bottle with globular body, narrow neck, trumpet mouth with chamfered rim; four bands of inlaid white ceramic triangles to the outer face. 46 grams, 71mm (2 3/4"). Property of a London gentleman; acquired by his father in the 1970s; thence by descent. Fine condition.
Lot 2252
19th century AD. A ceramic figure of a standing elephant with curving trunk, short tusks and impressed eyes; applied decoration in the form of plants to the side of the body. 221 grams, 10.5cm (4 1/4"). Ex Swiss collection; acquired Ancient Artefacts, Oxfordshire, UK. [No Reserve] Fine condition.
Lot 1021
9th-11th century AD. A glazed hollow ceramic egg with a hole to the underside and smaller pellet inside; regular dragged yellow lines to the outer face. See www.himlenarhar.se/foremal/resurrection-egg for discussion of the artefact type, accompanied by a copy of the information. 26 grams, 39mm (1 1/2"). From the family collection of a London gentleman; formed in the late 1940s-1950s; thence by descent. These eggs are usually assigned to Kievan Rus workmanship, however they were found in a wider geographic area. They are thought to represent an early form of a popular Orthodox tradition of painted eggs, or 'pysanka', popular during the Easter holiday as a symbol of resurrection. However, the symbolism may be pre-Christian, with connection to goddess Eostre and idea of a Cosmic Egg, from which the world was created. Very fine condition. Extremely rare.
Lot 365
15th-13th century BC. A ceramic cylinder seal with remains of glaze and geometric decoration, accompanied by an old scholarly note, typed and signed by W.G. Lambert, late Professor of Assyriology, University of Birmingham, 1970-1993 which states: 'Cylinder Seal of Frit, with Remains of Turquoise Glaze, 28.5 x 12.5 mm. The design consists entirely of pattern. There is a band of criss-cross, and the remainder of the surface is occupied with five vertical bands of three stars each. The whole design and each section is enclosed within straight lines. This is a Mitanni seal, c. 1500-1200 B.C., from anywhere between the Eastern Mediterranean and Kurdistan. It is generally in good condition.' 4.26 grams, 29mm (1"). From an important collection of seals formed in the late 1970s and early 1980s; the property of a London gentleman. This lot is part of a single collection of cylinder seals which were examined by the late Professor Lambert in the 1980s and many are accompanied by Professor Lambert’s own detailed notes; the collection has recently been reviewed by Dr. Ronald Bonewitz. Fine condition.
Lot 2441
12th-7th century BC. A ceramic female figure with elaborate headdress, pinched facial features, applied necklace band, arms bent and hands on the abdomen, impressed points to the face, breasts and navel, chevrons to the hips, conjoined legs. 95 grams, 19cm (7 1/2"). From the estate of Professor Geoffrey Wilson; Warwickshire, UK; formerly in the Gary Edwards collection; with certificate from Ancient Antiquities, Nottingham, UK. Fine condition.
Lot 2209
19th century AD. A mixed ceramic group comprising: a bell-shaped bowl with gilt symbol to the inner face, yellow outer face with flowers and other motifs, two columns of text to the underside; a tin-glazed dish with flowers and cash money, wax seal to the underside, 300 grams total, 12.5-13cm (5"). From the Tan family collection, South East London, UK. [2 No Reserve] Fine condition, bowl chipped.
Lot 1728
5th century BC. A ceramic drinking vessel with pedestal foot, bulbous body with shallow gallery below the rim, two strap handles; bands of black painted decoration, frieze of seated figures, leaves, gryphons and other subjects below the rim. 362 grams, 22.5cm (8 3/4"). Property of a California collector; acquired 1970s-1990s. Fine condition, repaired.
Lot 2261
3rd-2nd millennium BC. A ceramic stemmed cup with flared foot, bulbous body, painted border frieze of beasts among fronds and symbols. 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. 513 grams, 12.5cm (5"). From the collection of the late David Gold; acquired in the 1980s and 1990s. [No Reserve] Fine condition.
Lot 2345
19th-3rd century BC. A group of ceramic plaques and figures comprising of: a tongue-shaped plaque with a high relief of a bearded male wearing a horned crown, holding a sickle in each hand; a fragment of a Parthian banqueter holding a cup; a fragment of a plaque with a high-relief face of Bes; a grotesque bearded male face with bared teeth; one similar with long beard. 411 grams total, 62-91mm (2 1/2 - 3 1/2"). From a German collection; acquired on the German art market before 1990. [5 No Reserve] Fair condition.
Lot 2284
4th-3rd millennium BC. A seated ceramic figure of a female (priestesss?) with applied bands to the top of the head for hair, large pinched nose with pierced roundels for eyes, small slit mouth; arms extended, legs slightly bent with incised toes to the feet. 8.50 grams, 65mm (2 1/2"). From the collection of the late David Gold. Fine condition.
Lot 1920
1st-2nd century AD. A mixed ceramic pair comprising: a biconvex kohl pot with broad mouth, strap handle, bronze applicator; a slender waisted jar with old inked accession number '57828'. 140 grams total, 12-14.5cm (4 3/4 - 5 3/4"). Property of an Essex gentleman; previously from a Camarthen collection; acquired in the 1970s. [2 No Reserve] Fine condition.
Lot 2280
3rd-2nd millennium BC. A group of three ceramic vessels consisting of: a bowl with geometric motifs and fish; a bowl with repeating geometric pattern to the shoulder; a cup with tapering body, small foot and cream glaze with frieze to the centre of a standing bull and lion attacking a ibex. 497 grams total, 8.5-12.5cm (3 1/2 - 5"). From an important London collection of Bronze Age pottery; formed 1970s-1980. [3 No Reserve] Fine condition.
Lot 2471
4th millennium BC. A ceramic figurine of a female with legs folded, arms supporting the breasts, conical head with pinched facial features, pigment stripes to legs, chest and shoulders; 58 grams, 85mm (3 1/4"). From an important Mayfair, London, UK, collection; acquired in the 1990s. Fine condition, chip to crown.
Lot 2274
4th-3rd millennium BC. A bulbous ceramic bowl with chamfered rim, band of polychrome zebu, gazelle and geometric motifs 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. 369 grams, 14cm (5 1/2"). From an important London collection of Bronze Age pottery; formed 1970s-1980. [No Reserve] Fine condition.
Lot 2219
Ming Dynasty, 1368-1644 AD. A pair of green glazed ceramic tea cups with small rim and thick walled bodies; small foot ring to the base. 100 grams total, 5cm average (2"). From the collection of an East London gentleman; by inheritance; originally acquired 1950s-1960s. [2 No Reserve] Fine condition.
Lot 2206
19th century AD. A white ceramic glazed dish with textured border, reserved flowers on a pink field, central spray of flowers, scrolled tendrils to the outer face, red chop seal to the underside. 410 grams, 24cm (9 1/2"). From the Tan family collection, South East London, UK. [No Reserve] Fine condition.
Lot 1020
9th-11th century AD. A glazed hollow ceramic egg with a hole to the underside, dragged yellow lines to the outer face. See www.himlenarhar.se/foremal/resurrection-egg for discussion of the artefact type, accompanied by a copy of the information. 26 grams, 36mm (1 1/4"). From the family collection of a London gentleman; formed in the late 1940s-1950s; thence by descent. These eggs are usually assigned to Kievan Rus workmanship, however they were found in a wider geographic area. They are thought to represent an early form of a popular Orthodox tradition of painted eggs, or 'pysanka', popular during the Easter holiday as a symbol of resurrection. However, the symbolism may be pre-Christian, with connection to goddess Eostre and idea of a Cosmic Egg, from which the world was created. Fine condition. Rare.
Lot 2354
1st millennium BC. A greyware ceramic jar with broad discoid foot, bulbous body, deep shoulder, short neck with everted rim; four pierced lobes to the shoulder, hatched chevrons, bands of slashed detailing. 712 grams, 16.5cm (6 1/2"). From a German collection; acquired on the German art market before 1990. [No Reserve] Fine condition, rim chipped, foot repaired.
Lot 2023
1st-3rd century AD. A ceramic head of a male with large almond-shaped eyes, wide flat nose, joined eyebrows, short beard; flattened reverse. 80 grams, 78mm (3"). Property of an Essex lady; from her grandfathers collection; acquired in Europe before 1940; previously in a 19th century collection; thence by descent. Fine condition.
Lot 2500
9th-11th century AD. A hollow-formed piriform ceramic vessel with low rim to the mouth; ring of impressed annulets to the shoulder. See W. Arendt Irene Granaten des 13-14. Jahrhunderts, die an der Wolga gefunden sind, Zeitschrift fur Historische Waffen-und Kostumkunde, 11 (1926-8), p. 42; W. Arendt 'Die Spharisch-konischen Gefasse aus Gebranntem Ton, ibid., D. Ayalon Gunpowder and Firearms in the Mamluk Kingdom, London, 1956 p.16. 502 grams, 12cm (4 3/4"). Acquired on the London art market prior to 1980. Fine condition.
Lot 2347
19th-7th century BC. A group of five ceramic plaque fragments comprising of: tongue-shaped with a high-relief of a standing female with clasped hands; a high-relief nursing female with curly hair; a standing female with clasped hands adorned with bracelets; a fragmentary plaque with a low-relief standing figure of a demon holding a sceptre in one hand, attacking a lying man; a fragment of a low-relief image of goddess Ishtar wearing a horned tiara, prominent necklace and holding a sceptre. 314 grams total, 6-10.3cm (2 1/4 - 4"). From a German collection; acquired on the German art market before 1990. [5 No Reserve] Fair condition.
Lot 2350
8th-7th century BC. An unglazed ceramic jug with low basal ring, globular body, trumpet-shaped neck with carination and pouring lip, round-section handle to the shoulder, concentric red rings and strokes to the shoulder. Cf. Amiran, R. Ancient Pottery of the Holy Land, Jerusalem, 1963 item 276. 977 grams, 29.5cm (11 1/2"). From a German collection; acquired on the German art market before 1990. [No Reserve] Fine condition.
Lot 2225
Ming Dynasty, 1368-1644 AD. A mixed pair of pale blue glazed ceramic bowls comprising: one with birds and foliage to the outer face, linear rim an frond to the centre; one with sunburst motif containing a single character. 364 grams total, 13.5-14cm (5 1/4 - 5 1/2"). Property of a gentleman; formerly in a private collection since before 1980. [2 No Reserve] Fair condition.
Lot 2169
Northern Wei Dynasty, 386-535 AD. A ceramic rectangular brick with recess to the front, image of the Buddha Paranirvana, reclining on a blue mat, robes of the Buddha in red, hair in black pigment. 4.15 grams, 32cm (12 1/2"). Private collection, North London; acquired in the early 1990s. Fine condition.
Lot 2212
19th century AD. A broad ceramic famille rose bell-shaped bowl with floral motif to the inner face and border, dentilled rim, chrysanthemum to the outer face, red chop seal to the underside. 442 grams, 20cm (8"). From the Tan family collection, South East London, UK. [No Reserve] Fine condition.
Lot 2348
Iron Age, 12th-9th century BC. A bulbous ceramic vessel with basal ring, tubular neck with pinched trefoil rim, strap handle, horizontal black and red bands to the body, stripes to the shoulder. Cf. Amiran, R. Ancient Pottery of the Holy Land, Jerusalem, 1963 plate 84 item 10. 1.3 kg, 28cm (11"). From a German collection; acquired on the German art market before 1990. [No Reserve] Fine condition.
Lot 2388
1st millennium BC. A ceramic jar with slightly conical underside, funicular neck and rounded rim; cream pigment to the shoulder with alternating white and green petals. 122 grams, 92mm (3 3/4"). Property of a North West London gentleman; formerly with a central London gallery in 1990. Fine condition.
Lot 1918
1st century AD. A mixed pair of ceramic oil lamps each drum-shaped with small nozzle and pierced lug handle to the rear. 164 grams total, 8-10cm (3 1/4 - 4"). Property of an Essex gentleman; previously from a Camarthen collection; acquired in the 1970s. [2 No Reserve] Mainly fine condition.
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