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ad 1590.an incredible half-suit of infantry armour, the whole surface of each piece having been lavishly etched and gilt. the central boss on the breastplate depicts an image of the infant christ in the arms of the virgin mary under which is the signature pomp. this signature communicates that this armour was made by the famed pompeo della cesa, one of the leading armourers of the late sixteenth century, arguably the foremost amongst his italian compatriots, and the master of a large operation based in milan. his patrons included philip ii of spain, who also ruled as duke of milan; alessandro farnese, duke of parma; and emanuele filiberto, duke of savoy. della cesa's exceptional work is today showcased in prestigious collections and museums around the globe, such as the metropolitan museum of art, the wallace collection, and the art institute of chicago. further imagery on the breast and back plate includes mythological creatures, musical instruments, war trophies, arabesques, and human figures. the helmet, gorget, pauldrons, rerebraces, counters, vambraces, and tassets have also been etched and gilt. they are decorated with various motifs, including human figures, animals, plants, and religious imagery. to etch and gilt an armour to this magnitude would have been a vastly expensive undertaking, meaning that whoever commissioned this armour must have been a high-ranking member of the social elite. the style of this armour suggests that it was primarily used on foot; indicators include the open-faced helmet, the tassets being a single piece of metal rather than lames, and the lack of ability to attach an arrêt or lance rest. the armour retains its original red velvet lining. for similar see: the wallace collection, a60.; the royal armouries, wyl.i.980.size: 1020mm x 640mm; weight: 14.4kgprovenance: prince collection; acquired from the gallerie fischer in september 2009 from the schulthess family collection; they acquired it from the fischer lucerne gallery on 30 august 1937. ex. s. j. whavell collection, an american collector who acquired the piece in around 1925 from the metropolitan museum of art. the metropolitan museum acquired the piece when they purchased en bloc the collection of charles maurice camille de talleyrand périgord, duc de dino in april 1904. the armour was given the accession number 04.3.257 and it appears in the book \u201chandbook of arms and armor of the metropolitan museum\u201d in plate xxix on p63. the so-called dino collection was catalogued by the baron de cosson in 1901; this armour appears as a12 on pp.20-21 in \u201cle cabinet d'armes de maurice de talleyrand-perigord, duc de dino\u201d. de dino built his collection on the european art market during the last two decades of the nineteenth century. this item has been cleared against the art loss register database and comes with a confirmation letter."},"estimateMax":400000,"lotNumber":"2","title":{"en":"superb italian etched and gilt armour by pompeo della 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ad 1888.an extremely high-quality shashka sword that belonged to tsar of russia nicholas ii, given to him when he was tsesarevich. research suggests that the sword was most likely presented to nicholas during a tour of the caucasus with his father tsar alexander iii in 1888. the blade is made of steel, slightly curved with a single edge. it has two broad fullers at the base, with the fuller closer to the back edge dividing in half after roughly 120mm. the appearance and geometry of the blade, including the structure of the fullers, is typical of caucasian shashka from the second half of the 19th century. on the left side of the blade near the hilt is an arabic inscription in gold, stating \u201c(m)ay the dominance of the owner of this sword grow, and his life, and his greatness, and may allah bless his family, and he will achieve his goal\". in the same position on the right side of the blade, another golden arabic inscription asks \"in glory and in conquest, may allah fulfil his desires by the grace of allah\". a golden inlay on a bone insert just below the scabbard throat depicts a monogram of the letters n and a for nicholas alexandrovich. the letters are surrounded by a golden laurel and are surmounted by the imperial russian crown. the rest of the scabbard is made from a wooden base embellished with iron fittings and three large bone inserts. the whole scabbard is decorated with flowing gold floral motifs and multicoloured enamel inserts. on the throat of the scabbard, on the side typically intended to face the wearer\u2019s thigh, there is a calligraphic arabic inscription within a six-petalled rosette that translates to \u201cabdullah worked\u201d; this may be the equivalent of a european maker\u2019s mark. the hilt of the sword consists of a grip made of iron with white bone plates inserted on both sides of the pommel, fastened to the tang with two iron rivets. the surface of the grip is decorated with golden floral motifs. the sword belt is made of red leather and decorated with floral ornaments made from carved bone and iron with golden inlay. this sword is truly without parallel.size: 940mm x 60mm; weight: 1.24kgprovenance: property of a european collector; ex. eugene mollo collection, switzerland. this item has been cleared against the art loss register database and comes with a confirmation letter.published: 1. elliott and snowdon limited, \u201cautumn exhibition of arms and armour. october seventy-four\u201d (london, 1974), lot no. 17 (described as \u201cdress shashqua of h.i.m. nicholas ii czar of all russia\u201d); 2. eugene mollo, \"russian military swords 1881-1917\u201d (london, 1969), p.44. the sword is accompanied with the cites import permit."},"estimateMax":2400000,"lotNumber":"3","title":{"en":"extremely fine caucasian shashka that belonged to nicholas ii, tsar of 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highest degree of skill and artistry. its form follows the latin cross, with each arm gradually widening towards the end and culminating in rounded projections. at the intersection of the arms, a roundel embellished with radiating repousse decoration adorns the cross. this type of cross was widely used in various ritualistic, military, and imperial processions, during the middle byzantine era. its ornate design and striking beauty made it a fitting symbol of the power in the byzantine empire.size: 500mm x 265mm; weight: 2kgprovenance: private london collection; ex. nyc collection; ex. f. f. collection, nyc. this item has been cleared against the art loss register database and comes with a confirmation letter.this piece is accompanied by a historical report from alessandro neri, an international cultural heritage expert based in florence, italy."},"estimateMax":6000,"lotNumber":"4","title":{"en":"rare byzantine bronze processional 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figure is front facing, dressed in a long tunic and a large crown; the facial features are typical of the early byzantine period. the bust is surrounded by an inscription with a cross at the centre. on the top of the pendant is a double round hoop. for similar see: met museum accession number: 04.35.18.size: 30mm x 20mm; weight: 10gprovenance: property of a north london gentleman; previously acquired on the uk/european art market in the 1980s. this item has been cleared against the art loss register database and comes with a confirmation letter."},"estimateMax":9000,"lotNumber":"11","title":{"en":"rare byzantine gold pendant with carnelian intaglio depicting theodosius"},"url":"https://uk.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/apollo/source/catalog/auction/50340/lot/20970/view","tags":["ukJewellery_NecklacesPendants","ukJewellery_all","ukJewellery"],"directSalePrice":3000,"lastUpdate":"2026-06-22T19:30:20.179Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"£4,500 - 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beautiful byzantine gold ring featuring a unique silhouette. the ring has a round hoop with two parallel ridges that divide at the shoulders. these ridges are adorned with two red garnet cabochons on each side. the ridged shoulders secure a bezel, bordered with four golden pellets. the round gold bezel depicts an empress, most likely st. helena, with a halo and holding a cross in her left hand.size: d:18.75mm / us: 8 3/4 / uk: r; weight: 11gprovenance: private uk collection; previously acquired on the uk art market in the 1990s. this item has been cleared against the art loss register database and comes with a confirmation letter.this piece comes with an authentication report by sami fortune, ancient jewellery specialist."},"estimateMax":6000,"lotNumber":"13","title":{"en":"byzantine gold bishop's ring depicting st helena holding the holy 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1583, ancient jewelry, lot. 128 (open work sphere).size: 30-30mm x 30-30mm; weight: 8gprovenance: private collection of an oxford professional, formed in the 1970s-1990s on the uk art market. this item has been cleared against the art loss register database and comes with a confirmation letter."},"estimateMax":3000,"lotNumber":"14","title":{"en":"byzantine gold earring with central carinated sphere"},"url":"https://uk.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/apollo/source/catalog/auction/50340/lot/20973/view","tags":["ukJewellery_Earrings","ukJewellery_all","ukJewellery"],"directSalePrice":1000,"lastUpdate":"2026-06-22T19:30:20.329Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"£1,500 - 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circle. the five filigree crosses represent the five wounds of christ. for a similar example, see met museum accession number: 2006.569.size: 42mm x 33mm; weight: 4gprovenance: private uk collection, acquired from the private collection of mr. r. unger; previously with a london gallery; acquired in the 1970s on the uk art market. this item has been cleared against the art loss register database and comes with a confirmation letter."},"estimateMax":3000,"lotNumber":"16","title":{"en":"byzantine openwork gold cross pendant"},"url":"https://uk.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/apollo/source/catalog/auction/50340/lot/20975/view","tags":["ukJewellery_NecklacesPendants","ukJewellery_all","ukJewellery"],"directSalePrice":1000,"soldPrice":1500,"lastUpdate":"2026-06-22T19:30:20.377Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"£1,500 - 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birds. for similar see: byzantium and the west, jewelry in the first millennium, fg. 11, 23.size: d:18.75mm / us: 8 3/4 / uk: r; weight: 7gprovenance: private uk collection, acquired from the private collection of mr. r. unger; previously with parthenon gallery; acquired in the 1970s on the uk art market. this item has been cleared against the art loss register database and comes with a confirmation letter."},"estimateMax":2000,"lotNumber":"21","title":{"en":"byzantine gold ring with intaglio depicting a cross and two doves"},"url":"https://uk.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/apollo/source/catalog/auction/50340/lot/20980/view","tags":["ukJewellery_Rings","ukJewellery_all","ukJewellery"],"directSalePrice":800,"soldPrice":1100,"lastUpdate":"2026-06-22T19:30:29.171Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"£1,200 - 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stephen. he is being attacked by animals and is surrounded by a frame of dots. there is a round hoop on the top.size: 46mm x 38mm; weight: 16gprovenance: private uk collection; previously acquired on the belgian art market in the 1990s"},"estimateMax":900,"lotNumber":"23","title":{"en":"visigothic bronze pendant with st stephen"},"url":"https://uk.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/apollo/source/catalog/auction/50340/lot/20982/view","tags":["ukCollectibles_EthnicArtifacts","ukCollectibles","ukCollectibles_all"],"directSalePrice":300,"soldPrice":300,"lastUpdate":"2026-06-30T01:44:15.921Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"£450 - 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sun-shaped face, embellished with geometric patterns. on the reverse, there are traces of the iron pin. for similar see: i longobardi, un popolo che cambia la storia, p. 196.size: 155-155mm x 60-60mm; weight: 170gprovenance: property of a west london gentleman; previously in a collection formed on the uk/international art market in the 1990s. this item has been cleared against the art loss register database and comes with a confirmation letter.this piece is accompanied by a historical report from alessandro neri, an international cultural heritage expert based in florence, italy."},"estimateMax":3000,"lotNumber":"25","title":{"en":"pair of visigothic bronze brooches"},"url":"https://uk.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/apollo/source/catalog/auction/50340/lot/20984/view","tags":["ukCollectibles_EthnicArtifacts","ukCollectibles","ukCollectibles_all"],"directSalePrice":1000,"lastUpdate":"2026-06-30T01:44:15.923Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"£1,500 - 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of six golden pellets.size: d:17.53mm / us: 7 1/4 / uk: o; weight: 5gprovenance: private uk collection; previously acquired on the uk art market in the 1990s. this item has been cleared against the art loss register database and comes with a confirmation letter."},"estimateMax":2000,"lotNumber":"42","title":{"en":"byzantine gold ring with a red garnet intaglio"},"url":"https://uk.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/apollo/source/catalog/auction/50340/lot/21001/view","tags":["ukJewellery_Rings","ukJewellery_all","ukJewellery"],"directSalePrice":800,"soldPrice":1000,"lastUpdate":"2026-06-22T19:30:25.026Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"£1,200 - 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4gprovenance: private collection of an oxford professional, formed in the 1970s-1990s on the uk art market. this item has been cleared against the art loss register database and comes with a confirmation letter."},"estimateMax":2000,"lotNumber":"43","title":{"en":"byzantine gold cross pendant with central oval garnet cabochon and filigree"},"url":"https://uk.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/apollo/source/catalog/auction/50340/lot/21002/view","tags":["ukJewellery_NecklacesPendants","ukJewellery_all","ukJewellery"],"directSalePrice":800,"soldPrice":1400,"lastUpdate":"2026-06-22T19:30:25.089Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"£1,200 - 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12gprovenance: private uk collection; from an old british collection formed in the 1990s. this item has been cleared against the art loss register database and comes with a confirmation letter."},"estimateMax":2000,"lotNumber":"44","title":{"en":"large byzantine gold pendant with seven garnet cabochons and filigree"},"url":"https://uk.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/apollo/source/catalog/auction/50340/lot/21003/view","tags":["ukJewellery_NecklacesPendants","ukJewellery_all","ukJewellery"],"directSalePrice":800,"soldPrice":1500,"lastUpdate":"2026-06-22T19:30:25.098Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"£1,200 - 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letter."},"estimateMax":1500,"lotNumber":"45","title":{"en":"byzantine square shape gold pendant with flower and central garnet"},"url":"https://uk.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/apollo/source/catalog/auction/50340/lot/21004/view","tags":["ukJewellery_NecklacesPendants","ukJewellery_all","ukJewellery"],"directSalePrice":500,"soldPrice":600,"lastUpdate":"2026-06-22T19:30:25.115Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"£750 - £1,500","currency":"GBP","id":21004,"estimateMin":750},{"startPrice":800,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/21005/004/004.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/21005/005/005.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/21005/006/006.jpg"],"soldDate":"2024-10-12","available":false,"description":{"en":"ca. ad 700 - 900.a byzantine solid gold cross, the conical arms taper toward the centre which are flat on their ends. in the centre is a pointed cabochon garnet with an oval collar. hanging on the horizontal arms and on the corners around the central cabochon are six pendants, with green glass beads that are polished and ribbed. the upper hoop is decorated with two pale green glass beads. for similar see: christie's, live auction 2491, ancient jewelry, lot. 450.size: 41mm x 31mm; weight: 5gprovenance: private collection of an oxford professional, formed in the 1970s-1990s on the uk art market. this item has been cleared against the art loss register database and comes with a confirmation letter."},"estimateMax":2000,"lotNumber":"46","title":{"en":"byzantine gold cross pendant with central oval cabochon"},"url":"https://uk.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/apollo/source/catalog/auction/50340/lot/21005/view","tags":["ukJewellery_NecklacesPendants","ukJewellery_all","ukJewellery"],"directSalePrice":800,"soldPrice":2600,"lastUpdate":"2026-06-22T19:30:25.710Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"£1,200 - 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bodies in profile and heads with open jaws and extended tongues. however, each is provided with gripping paws and an enmeshed body, which are typical features of the borre style. the second pendant from the left on the top row is a diamond-shaped open-work silver pendant in borre style, featuring a symmetrical design with two animal heads and visible, gripping paws. the four pendants on the bottom row and the first two from the right on the top row are made with a borre style design of a beast, possibly a cat. inside a circular frame, they are further decorated with four protruding animal heads. the ribs of some of this type of pendant are to imitate the filigree wire. all eight pendants have a suspension loop and are undecorated on the reverse. the whole lot is extremely reminiscent of the objects found in the varby treasure, a silver hoard recovered in sweden in 1871. for similar see: statens historiska museers, acquisition number 4516.; the british museum, museum number 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weight: 13gprovenance: property of a london ancient art collector, formerly in a mayfair private collection of mr. p. s., formerly acquired on the uk art market since the 1970s."},"estimateMax":600,"lotNumber":"171","title":{"en":"medieval silver seal ring with fleur-de-lis"},"url":"https://uk.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/apollo/source/catalog/auction/50340/lot/21129/view","tags":["ukJewellery_Rings","ukJewellery_all","ukJewellery"],"directSalePrice":200,"soldPrice":260,"lastUpdate":"2026-06-22T19:30:29.171Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"£300 - £600","currency":"GBP","id":21129,"estimateMin":300},{"startPrice":100,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/21130/004/004.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/21130/005/005.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/21130/006/006.jpg"],"soldDate":"2024-10-12","available":false,"description":{"en":"ca. ad 1100 - 1400.a collection of medieval bronze rings with rounded hoop d sections and round bezel. the bezels are adorned with dotted frames in which lies stylised animals, symbols, and the bethlehem star. for similar see: el legado de hefesto.size: 22-25mm x 20-28mm; 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weight: 1.1kgprovenance: property of an oxfordshire art professional; previously in an old canadian collection of f. n., ontario, formed in the 1980s. this item has been cleared against the art loss register database and comes with a confirmation letter."},"estimateMax":3000,"lotNumber":"177","title":{"en":"european steel horse shaffron"},"url":"https://uk.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/apollo/source/catalog/auction/50340/lot/21135/view","tags":["ukCollectibles_WeaponsArmor","ukCollectibles","ukCollectibles_all"],"directSalePrice":1000,"soldPrice":3400,"lastUpdate":"2026-06-22T19:30:35.803Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"£1,500 - £3,000","currency":"GBP","id":21135,"estimateMin":1500},{"startPrice":1000,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/21136/005/005.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/21136/006/006.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/21136/007/007.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/21136/008/008.jpg"],"soldDate":"2024-10-12","available":false,"description":{"en":"ca. ad 1500 - 1700.an ottoman or mamluk shaffron, a type of armour designed to protect a horse\u2019s head in battle, is primarily made of steel. it is shaped to fit over the horse\u2019s forehead, extending down to cover the cheeks and nose. the steel surface is decorated with damascened metal, featuring intricate engravings around a central star motif.size: 630mm x 340mm; 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weight: 21gprovenance: prince collection, 1990s-2014; ex. bakhtar art. this item has been cleared against the art loss register database and comes with a confirmation letter. this piece is accompanied by a historical report from alessandro neri, an international cultural heritage expert based in florence, italy."},"estimateMax":1500,"lotNumber":"189","title":{"en":"abbasid glass unguentarium with wave decoration"},"url":"https://uk.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/apollo/source/catalog/auction/50340/lot/21147/view","tags":["ukDecorativeArts_AntiqueGlass","ukOtherEthnic_MiddleEasternandIslamic","ukOtherEthnic","ukOtherEthnic_all","ukDecorativeArts_all","ukDecorativeArts"],"directSalePrice":500,"lastUpdate":"2026-06-22T19:30:25.743Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"£750 - £1,500","currency":"GBP","id":21147,"estimateMin":750},{"startPrice":500,"sold":false,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/21148/008/008.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/21148/009/009.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/21148/010/010.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/21148/011/011.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/21148/012/012.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/21148/013/013.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/21148/014/014.jpg"],"available":false,"description":{"en":"ca. ad 1000 - 1200.a seljuk ewer of baluster form rising toward a domed lid crowned by the finial of a bird. the handle is riveted and creates an elegant curve that complements the graceful lines of the vessel. the body is adorned with multiple panels of fine silver-inlaid calligraphy and decorative roundel motifs. for similar see: christie's, live auction 7428, art of islamic and indian world., lot. 64size: 320mm x 210mm; 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weight: 1kgprovenance: private uk collection; formerly acquired on the european art market from pre-2000 collections. this item has been cleared against the art loss register database and comes with a confirmation letter.this piece is accompanied by a historical report from alessandro neri, an international cultural heritage expert based in florence, italy."},"estimateMax":3000,"lotNumber":"266","title":{"en":"rare western asiatic/aegean ancient bronze sword with stone pommel"},"url":"https://uk.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/apollo/source/catalog/auction/50340/lot/21224/view","tags":["ukCollectibles_WeaponsArmor","ukCollectibles","ukCollectibles_all"],"directSalePrice":1000,"soldPrice":1500,"lastUpdate":"2026-06-22T19:31:30.440Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"£1,500 - £3,000","currency":"GBP","id":21224,"estimateMin":1500},{"startPrice":1000,"sold":false,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/21225/004/004.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/21225/005/005.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/21225/006/006.jpg"],"available":false,"description":{"en":"ca. 1200 - 800 bc.a western asiatic/aegean bronze dagger with a long, tapering blade, a prominent large polygonal mid-rib and a gracefully curved guard. the hilt is characterised by a shank of a rounded cross-section that is embellished with two horizontal moulded lines. the dagger culminates in a distinctive heavy, hemispherical pommel. for similar see: christie's, live auction 9482, the art of warfare, the axel guttmann collection part i, lot. 25.size: 590mm x 75mm; 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weight: 15gprovenance: private london collection of an ancient art dealer; formerly in a central london family collection, 1990s; suggested to be examined by professor wilfrid george lambert fba (1926-2011), historian, archaeologist, and specialist in assyriology and near eastern archaeology, in the late 1980s and early 1990s."},"estimateMax":900,"lotNumber":"295","title":{"en":"alabaster tell brak idol"},"url":"https://uk.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/apollo/source/catalog/auction/50340/lot/21253/view","tags":["ukArt_Sculpture","ukArt_all","ukArt"],"directSalePrice":300,"soldPrice":420,"lastUpdate":"2026-06-22T19:32:01.037Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"£450 - £900","currency":"GBP","id":21253,"estimateMin":450},{"startPrice":500,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/21254/005/005.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/21254/006/006.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/21254/007/007.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/apollo/cloned-images/21254/008/008.jpg"],"soldDate":"2024-10-12","available":false,"description":{"en":"ca. 3700 - 3500 bc.an eye idol made of stone with incised eyes. this type of tell brak is now called the eye temple. they were most likely dedicated to this temple as offerings. many are incised with multiple sets of eyes, others with jewellery and others with representations of \"children\". these representations would have smaller eyes and bodies carved on the larger idol. wide eyes demonstrate attentiveness to the gods in much of mesopotamian art. for similar see: met museum accession number: 51.59.1.size: 85mm x 50mm; 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