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Western Asiatic Black Stone Stamp Seal with Animals
2nd-1st millennium B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £46
Plano-convex type with incuse wolf and stag motif; supplied with a museum-quality impression. 4.15 grams, 21.76 mm
From the private collection of a European gentleman (1942-2024), formed since the 1970s. -
Western Asiatic Double Animal Spouted Vessel
8th-9th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £351
Biconvex body with spout formed as an animal-head, filler to the rear with crimped rim and ribbed loop between; traces of painted design. 1.32 kg, 24.7 cm
UK collection, 1990s. Acquired on the UK art market, before 2000. Private collection, Mr M.V., a London-based businessman. -
Western Asiatic Mixed Agate Bead Necklace
1st millennium B.C. and laterSold for (Inc. bp): £208
Restrung designer necklace of banded agate beads in fusiform, tubular, barrel-shaped and other types. 71 grams, 46 cm long
From the collection of a gentleman, acquired on the London art market in the 1990s. -
Silver Ring with Carnelian Gemstone and Etched Hebrew Prayer
Circa 18th-19th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £143
Comprising a flat-section hoop with fluted shoulders, oval bezel set with a carnelian intaglio bearing a three-line inscription referring to the Prophet Ezekiel. 11.17 grams, 28.34 mm overall, 21.18 mm internal diameter (approximate size British X, USA 11 1/2, Europe 26.29, Japan 25)
From the collection of a gentleman, acquired on the London art market in the 1990s. -
Western Asiatic Silver Amulet
12th-15th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £39
Formed as a splayed animal figure with an integral loop. 2.16 grams, 21 mm
From the collection of a gentleman, acquired on the London art market in the 1990s. -
Mesopotamian Terracotta Cuneiform Tablet Fragment
2nd millennium B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £221
The majority of a pillow-shaped tablet with cuneiform text on both sides. 29.8 grams, 38.3 mm
From the private collection of a European gentleman (1942-2024), formed since the 1970s. -
Western Asiatic Red Jasper Body of a Bird
Circa 200 B.C.-100 A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £20
Carved in the round in a resting pose with its wings folded against the body, with intricate feather detailing on the body. 37.9 grams, 54.6 mm
From the private collection of a European gentleman (1942-2024), formed since the 1970s. -
Western Asiatic Bronze Handle with Lion
Circa 12th-14th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £46
Comprising an S-shaped balustered body with a stylised animal head finial with open jaws at the upper end; a seated lion at the top of the handle with long tail and gaping jaws. 58 grams, 11 cm
From the private collection of a European gentleman (1942-2024), formed since the 1970s. -
Large Sasanian Agate Stamp Seal
Circa 4th-5th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £20
With inscribed geometric design to the underside. 16.25 grams, 26.35 mm
From the private collection of a European gentleman (1942-2024), formed since the 1970s. -
Western Asiatic Miniature Schist Vessel
1st millennium B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £20
Tubular in form with flared foot and mouth, lateral lug handles. 10.75 grams, 35.49 mm
From the private collection of a European gentleman (1942-2024), formed since the 1970s. -
Sasanian Carnelian Stamp Seal Group
Circa 3rd-7th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £312
Comprising: standing beast; geometric cruciform motif; standing ibex. 3.41 grams total, 8.82-11.31 mm
From the private collection of a European gentleman (1942-2024), formed since the 1970s. -
Western Asiatic Decorated Agate Bead Group
1st millennium B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £72
Each with a grooved geometric concentric lozenge design. 3.28 grams total, 14.04-16.10 mm
From the private collection of a European gentleman (1942-2024), formed since the 1970s.