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LOT 1216
Babylonian Unfinished Hardstone Stamp Seal
1ST MILLENNIUM B.C.
3/4 in. (6.39 grams, 18 mm).
A domed polished seal pierced for suspension, with slightly convex stamp face prepared to accept an engraved design. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceFrom the private collection of the late Mr S.M., 1969-1999, thence by descent.
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Western Asiatic Glass Jug Pendant
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Opening Bid: £50
With bulbous body and discoid base, thick loop, applied coloured inserts. 5.14 grams, 22 mm
From the private collection of the late Mr S.M., 1969-1999. -
Large Western Asiatic Terracotta Statue Head
Late 1st millennium B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £65
A hollow-formed figure or idol head with conical cap, pinched facial form, applied brows and other detailing; mounted on a stand. 600 grams, 16 cm
Fine condition.
Property of a Cambridgeshire lady; formerly in the Igor Karmiloff collection (1925-2016), UN economist and author of Flashbacks, Icons of Impermanence, Bloomington, 2009; acquired in the 1950s-early 1990s. From the private collection of John Meredith, acquired since the 1990s; thence by descent. -
Parthian Stone Seal with Bearded Bust
1st century B.C.-1st century A.D. or laterSold for (Inc. bp): £78
Carved from opaque stone, upper face with a bearded profile bust wearing a headdress, occluded piercing. 4.52 grams, 21 mm
From the collection of a gentleman, acquired on the London art market in the 1990s.