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LOT 1341
Central Asian Bronze Stamp Seal with Stylised Four-Winged God
CIRCA 2300-2000 B.C.
2 1/8 in. (25 grams, 53 mm).
Formed as three vertical bars joined near the base; accompanied by an old scholarly note, typed and signed by W.G. Lambert, late Professor of Assyriology, University of Birmingham, 1970-1993, which states: 'Stamp Seal of Bronze 54 x 48 x 26mm This bears the shape of the design, with flat face and flat back, on which is mounted a handle of angular shape with rounded top. The piece has roughly three parallel vertical segments, which join in the middle, the whole being surrounded by a rim. Each segment has a row of dots in it: four in the two outer segments, six in the middle one, which is longer. This comes from western central Asia and dates to c. 2300-2000 B.C. It is extremely rare for its design, which may be understood as a stylized depiction of a standing four-winged god, but this is not completely certain.The piece is generally in good condition, but is a little bent.'
ProvenanceEx S collection, deceased, London, UK, 1990s.
Accompanied by an original scholarly note, typed and signed by Professor Wilfrid George Lambert.
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LOT 1341
Central Asian Bronze Stamp Seal with Stylised Four-Winged God
Estimate £200 - 300€230 - 350 (for guidance only)$270 - 410 (for guidance only)
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