Loading, please wait...
Details
LOT 1475
Bactrian Steatite Stamp Seal with Elephant
3RD-2ND MILLENNIUM B.C.
7/8 in. (5.53 grams, 23 mm).
Rectangular with slightly domed top, pierced through the centre, underside with a stylised quadruped with lowered head. [No Reserve]
Provenance
UK private collection before 2000.
Acquired on the UK art market.
Property of a London gentleman.
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.
VETTING:
TimeLine Auctions follows a vetting process to ensure the authenticity and legality of all items, reinforcing our commitment to integrity and responsible trading. Each antiquity, antique, and coin lot undergoes thorough examination by a vetting committee of at least ten external specialists, professional trade association members, scientists, and archaeologists: Our Vetting Process
AUCTIONS:
TimeLine is a leading auction house specialising in antiquities, ancient art, collectables, natural history, coins, medals, and books. Our auctions offer museums, collectors, historians, and enthusiasts the opportunity to acquire unique and historically significant pieces.
RELATED LOTS
-
Achaemenid Bronze Cup
6th-4th century B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £86
Round-bodied with carinated shoulder and everted rim, central raised base. 133 grams, 96 mm
Acquired 1980-2015. Ex Abelita family collection. 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. -
Western Asiatic and Other Mixed Bead Group
1st millennium B.C. and laterSold for (Inc. bp): £85
An assorted colourful mix of glass, stone and faience beads. 60 grams total, 1-25 mm
Ex London, UK, collection, 1990s. 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. -
Ottoman Style Silver Ring Group
20th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £845
Mainly with inset lapis lazuli, onyx or other cloison with incuse portrait bust, scorpion or other motif. 262 grams total, 23-36 mm
Acquired on the London, UK, art market in the 1990s 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.
