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LOT 1258

Anatolian Stone Stamp Seal

8TH-7TH CENTURY B.C.

1 in. (5.3 grams, 24 mm.).

Triangular in section with three figural scenes: (A) two serpents, opposed; (B) bird with wings spread; (C) regardant quadruped with tail raised; pierced longitudinally; supplied with a museum-quality impression.

Provenance

Ex S. collection, London, UK, 1980s-2000s.

Accompanied by a previous illustrated catalogue slip.
This lot has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database, and is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.

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LOT 1258

Anatolian Stone Stamp Seal

Sold for (Inc. bp): £338

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