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Ancient Persian carved stone figure.
Starting Bid: €60
Estimate:
€100 - €160
Current bid:
€75
Timed Auction
The Eclectic Collector
Size
4 by 1.50 by 0.75in. (10.2 by 3.8 by 1.9cm)
Description
Description: A man with long beard, cuneform inscription on reverse. Acquired in Persia (Iran) by Captain Denis Pack-Beresford of County Carlow, circa 1855.
Note: Capt. Denis Pack-Beresford was educated at the Royal Academy, Wollwich. He received his commission in 1836 and commenced his career in the Royal Artillery. At the start of the Crimean War he volunteered for active service and was appointed an aide-de-camp to General Cator and accompanied him to the East, including Persia.
Note: Capt. Denis Pack-Beresford was educated at the Royal Academy, Wollwich. He received his commission in 1836 and commenced his career in the Royal Artillery. At the start of the Crimean War he volunteered for active service and was appointed an aide-de-camp to General Cator and accompanied him to the East, including Persia.
Condition
Broken in two and repaired, good appearance.
Provenance
Captain Denis William Patrick Pack-Beresford, Carlow;Private collection.
