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LOT 1148
Central Asian Bronze Rosette Seal
CIRCA 2300-2000 B.C.
2 1/8 in. (55.9 grams, 57 mm).
Discoid in plan with deep rosette design to the underside, loop handle to the upper face.
ProvenanceEx 'S' collection, 1970s-1990s.
Accompanied by an original typed and signed scholarly note by the late W.G. Lambert, Professor of Assyriology at the University of Birmingham, 1970-1993.
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Large Western Asiatic Qajar Style Openwork Iron Pen Box
Late 20th-21st century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £169
A narrow openwork box with sliding tray; inside lined with red velvet; brass-inlaid calligraphic text to body. 362 grams, 20.7 cm
Private collection, UK. -
Old Babylonian Haematite Cylinder Seal with Lamma Goddess
Circa 1700-1600 B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £546
With four standing figures; accompanied by a copy of 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 Hematite, 25.5 x 13 mm. The design consists of two pairs of facing figures. In the one a deity on the right wears horned tiara and long robe open at the front, from which one leg projects with foot resting on a small quadruped with human head. The deity holds up a standard with seven globes at its top. Facing is a worshipper, in long plain robe with hands clasped. The other pair has a standing raising both hands --the Lamma goddess--and she faces the god with mace, in nat with brim, a kilt to the knees, and holding the mace at his waist. Between these two is a tall pole surmounted by lunar crescent and solar disc. This is a Late Old Babylonian seal, c.1700-1600 B.C., from Babylonia or south-west Iran. it is engraved with drill and cutting wheel, and is in good condition, though there is a little scratching of the surface.'; accompanied by a museum quality impression and a pair of red stone beads. 11.86 mm, 25 mm
Private collection, London, UK. Accompanied by a copy of an old scholarly note, typed and signed by W.G. Lambert, late Professor of Assyriology, University of Birmingham, 1970-1993. -
Bactrian Style Lapis Lazuli and Other Bead Necklace String
20th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £46
Restrung group of tabular, annular and other types with D-shaped pendant centrepiece. 53 grams, 33.5 cm
From London, UK, gallery collection, 1990s.
