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LOT 1322
Assyrian Haematite Cylinder Seal with Hunting Scene
1ST MILLENNIUM B.C.
5/8 in. (3.65 grams, 15 mm).
Frieze including ribbed arch, gryphon drawing a bow, winged sun-disc, rampant ibex.
ProvenanceFrom the 'S' collection, 1970-1990s.
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LOT 1322
Assyrian Haematite Cylinder Seal with Hunting Scene
Estimate £400 - 600€460 - 700 (for guidance only)$540 - 810 (for guidance only)
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Western Asiatic Gold Ring with Ornament and Pearl
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Square-section hoop with carination to the plaque, granulated collar and pearl bead. 3.88 grams, 27.36 mm overall, 15.41 mm internal diameter (approximate size British I 1/2, USA 4 1/2, Europe 8.07, Japan 7)
Ex property of a late Japanese collector, 1970-2000s. -
Western Asiatic Glass Ribbed Double Unguentarium with Contents
Circa 13th century A.D. or laterEstimate: £3,000 - 4,000 (‡+bp*)
Opening Bid: £1,500
Comprising two conjoined kidney-shaped cells decorated with applied trails, extending to a single short neck with everted rim, discoid foot to the base and an applied handle to the shoulder; containing free flowing liquid and congealed organic substance to both cells. 90 grams, 11.1 cm
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Circa 10th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £20
Including a frieze fragment with arcade and part of an arch. 3.1 kg total, 9-22 cm
From a collection acquired on the UK art market from various auction houses and collections mostly before 2000. From an important Cambridgeshire estate; thence by descent.
