2557 - Western Asiatic Style Bronze and Silver Utensil Group. 20th century A.D. Comprising: a single-edged knife with a ring handle; a copper-alloy spoon, with partially silvered handle marked Ame?bku; a substantial bronze ladle with segmented handle, bulbous bowl with pouring lip and body decorated by lozenges, finial of a sitting male with arms folded across the knees, trapezoidal panel to the rear with suspension ring. Cf. the upper part of a similar ladle in BM no.inv. As1914,0414.63, from the Philippines. 346 grams total, 23.5-34 cm (9 1/4 x 13 3/8 in.). [3No Reserve]

Western Asiatic Style Bronze and Silver Utensil Group. 20th century A.D. Comprising: a single-edged knife with a ring handle; a copper-alloy spoon, with partially silvered handle marked Ame?bku; a substantial bronze ladle with segmented handle, bulbous bowl with pouring lip and body decorated by lozenges, finial of a sitting male with arms folded across the knees, trapezoidal panel to the rear with suspension ring. Cf. the upper part of a similar ladle in BM no.inv. As1914,0414.63, from the Philippines. 346 grams total, 23.5-34 cm (9 1/4 x 13 3/8 in.). [3No Reserve] Acquired on the UK art market since the 1960s. From the private collection of Mr J.P.H., a Woolwich, UK, collector, his collection formed since the 1960s. TimeLine Auctions follows a rigorous vetting process to ensure the authenticity and legality of all items, reinforcing our commitment to integrity and responsible trading. Each antiquity, antique, and coin lot undergoes thorough examination by a vetting committee of at least ten external specialists, professional trade association members, scientists, and archaeologists. See our website for more information.