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LOT 0894
Achaemenid Ribbed Phiale Mesomphalos
6TH-4TH CENTURY B.C.
7 1/2 in. (264 grams, 19 cm wide).
A copper-alloy bowl with omphalos and fluting.
ProvenanceAcquired 1980-2015.
Ex Abelita family collection.
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Neo-Babylonian Agate Stamp Seal with King Worshipping
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An agate stamp seal with slightly convex base bearing intaglio scene of a worshipping king standing left, a star above; pierced towards the apex for suspension. 11.68 grams, 22.09 mm
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Sassanian Seal with Profile Bust
3rd-7th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £33
A carnelian stamp seal of plano-convex form, incuse profile bust left to base; drilled for suspension; repaired. 5.91 grams, 17 mm
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Sumerian Cylinder Seal with Banqueting Scene
26th-24th century B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £191
A chalk cylinder seal with frieze; accompanied by an old scholarly note, handwritten and signed by W.G. Lambert, late Professor of Assyriology, University of Birmingham, 1970-1993, which states: 'Cylinder seal of white stone, 28x17 mm. Two facing seated drinkers, wearing long robes and holding up cups. Standing servant in short clothes between them. Vessel with pointed base and two straws in it. Mesopotamian, c.2600-2400 B.C.. Top of seal damaged, but design deep and clear.' In a different hand beneath 'Sumerian seal; early Dynastic Period III. Banquet scene. Manuscript of Prof. W.G. Lambert' and further notation to the reverse; accompanied by a museum-quality impression. 7.2 grams, 28 mm
Fine condition.
From the private collection of Emilio Bacarani, Valbonne, France, 1950-1988. Acquired in 1988. From the collection of G.M.R.H., London, UK. Accompanied by an original handwritten unsigned scholarly note by Professor Wilfrid George Lambert FBA.
