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Sale 55
Ancient and World Coins
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Lot 828 |
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Luristan Bronze Finial. 10th-8th Century B.C. "Master of Animals" bronze finial. Central tube with a human face on each side with zoomorphic protruding heads and panther legs below; all set on finial tube. Fine green patina. Height 12¾". On a wooden stand.
Estimated Value $1,500 - 2,000.
Ex Tackholm Collection (before 1940).
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| Unsold |
Lot 829 |
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Luristan Bronze Finial. 10th-8th Century B.C. In three parts. Two rampant ibexes with long arching noduled horns, one partially missing, tuft of fur under chin with elongated bodies and a short upturned tail, their legs conjoined around central tube; all set into a broad bronze socket. Glossy medium brown patina. Height 8". Mounted on a wooden stand.
Estimated Value $1,500 - 2,000.
Ex Tackkholm Collection (prior to 1940).
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Lot 830 |
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Large Persian Bronze Dagger. Circa 1st millennium B.C. Finely incised hooded hilt with long tapered blade. Lenght 19¼".
Estimated Value $1,000 - 1,500.
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Lot 831 |
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Persian Islamic Painted Pottery Bowl, circa 14th-16th Century AD. Wide shallow bowl painted in underglaze blue, black and turquoise with foliate panels around a central medallion. Excellent iridescence. We note fine multiple repairs. Diameter: 8½".
Estimated Value $500 - 750.
Ex H. Kahn Monif, New York. COA issued by Howard Nowes Ancient Art, NY. August 2001.
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