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LOT 0209
Cappadocian Stone Cylinder Seal with Court Scene
CIRCA 2000-1750 B.C.
3/4 in. (5.3 grams, 21 mm).
With frieze depicting a seated figure facing with chalice in his extended hand, facing a standing figure above a goat; standing attendants behind the seated figure.
ProvenanceEx S collection, London, UK, 1970-1990s.
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Old Babylonian Cuneiform Administrative Tablet Listing Twelve Names
20th-19th century B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £1,170
Tongue-shaped tablet with impressed cuneiform text to one broad face and the upper part of the reverse. 73 grams, 76 mm
From the private collection of the late Dr D.G., 1990s. -
Western Asiatic Gold Bead Group
1st millennium B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £572
Including ribbed, annular, fusiform and other types, some with granulation. 7.63 grams total, 3-11 mm
Ex property of a late Japanese collector, 1970s-2000s. -
Qajar Tiles Decorated with Persian Battle Scene
19th century A.D.Estimate: £2,500 - 3,500 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £1,250
A panel of twelve glazed pictorial tiles in vibrant colours depicting a battle scene from the epic poem 'Shahnameh', written during the reign of Sultan Mahmoud Ghaznavi (979-1030 A.D). and presented to him by the poet Ferdowsi, with two warriors on horseback fighting with swords, four trumpeters above and wounded figures and discarded arms below; with three small cartouches of nastaʿlīq script inscription at top; the tiles set with ornamental studs at intersections; all mounted within a substantial part-gilt wooden frame for hanging or display. 24.5 kg, 87 x 68.5 cm
Ex Habib Anavian Galleries Ltd, New York, USA. with Mahboubian Gallery, London, UK. Accompanied by the original 1979 catalogue where this piece is published. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by a search certificate number no.12129-217321.