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LOT 0171
Babylonian Cuneiform Cylinder with Akkadian Inscription Relating to the Planting of a Cedar Hedge
CIRCA 2ND MILLENNIUM B.C.
1 1/2 in. (60 grams, 39 mm).
A hollow cylinder bearing an inscription in Akkadian, relating to the planting of a cedar hedge to protect the orchard of Ili-tukulti from the wind: 'At (the edge of) a bare orchard, against the north wind, near six watering holes, Yamhad cedars were planted in the orchard of Ilī-tukultī.'
ProvenanceAcquired before 1992.
Ex gentleman's family collection, London, UK.
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LOT 0171
Babylonian Cuneiform Cylinder with Akkadian Inscription Relating to the Planting of a Cedar Hedge
Sold for (Inc. bp): £845
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Western Asiatic Trans-Tigridian Cylinder Seal
Circa 25th-23rd century B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £585
A shell cylinder seal with scenes in two registers; accompanied by an old scholarly note, typed and signed by W.G. Lambert, late Professor of Assyriology, University of Birmingham, 1970-1993, which states: 'Cylinder seal of fossil shell, 45 x 17 mm. Two registers: above two seated figures drinking beer from a pot through straw, palm tree terminal. Below: contest scene of hero, two domestic quadrupeds and two lions. trans-Tigridian, c.2500-2300 B.C. Condition fair.' 23.4 grams, 45 mm
From an important family collection. Examined by Professor Wilfrid George Lambert FBA (1926-2011), historian, archaeologist, and specialist in Assyriology and Near Eastern archaeology, in the late 1980s and early 1990s. Accompanied by a typed and signed note by Professor of Assyriology, University of Birmingham, 1970-1993.
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Western Asiatic Necklace String
1st millennium B.C.Estimate: £100 - 140 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £50
A group of black and white jasper cylindrical beads with irregular quartz discs and a large oval-shaped white jasper bead with double collar at either end, restrung on a string. 36.86 grams, 24 cm
Fine condition.
Acquired before 1990. Central London gallery. Private collection of a North West London lady. -
Amlash Terracotta Vessel
2nd-1st millennium B.C.Estimate: £300 - 400 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £167
Of zoomorphic form. 545 grams, 26.5 cm wide
Fine condition.
Acquired 1970s-1990s. Ex Rabi Gallery, Mayfair, London, UK. From a specialist collection of pottery.
Likely representing a wading bird.
