Loading, please wait...
Details
LOT 0898
Central Asian Seal Pendant with Horned Quadruped
23RD-20TH CENTURY B.C.
1 1/2 in. (11 grams, 38 mm).
A bronze compartmented stamp seal pendant in the form of a horned quadruped, with suspension loop to reverse; accompanied by a typed and signed scholarly note by W.G. Lambert, the late Professor of Assyriology at the University of Birmingham, 1970-1993, which states: '...This has the shape of what is depicted: a standing horned quadruped looking upwards. The face is flat and compartmented. The back is also flat and has a loop handle with two grooves over it. This comes from west central Asia and dates to c.2300-2000 B.C. It is in very good condition and the metal has been conserved.' [No Reserve]
Provenance
1980s-early 1990s collection, UK.
Accompanied by an original typed and signed scholarly note issued by the late Professor W.G. Lambert.
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
-
Amlash Zoomorphic Terracotta Vessel
2nd-1st millennium B.C.Estimate: £180 - 240 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £100
A red terracotta vessel in the form of a stylised sheep, composed of an ovoid body with integral tail, shallow neck to the vessel opening and animal's neck and head with horns curled around its ears, pricked eyes and muzzle formed as pouring spout. 248 grams, 14.7 cm wide
Fine condition.
Acquired 1970s-1990s. Ex Pars Gallery, Mayfair, London, UK. From a specialist collection of pottery.
Vessels of this type likely served a ceremonial function and were often ritually deposited in graves. -
Luristan Vessel Group
2nd-1st millennium B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £91
A group of two copper-alloy vessels or vessel components: a shallow bowl with wedge-shaped handle; a hemispherical bowl or lid with truncated conical terminal or foot. 551 grams total, 11.5 - 17.5 cm
UK collection since the 1990s. Property of a Sussex, UK, teacher. -
Western Asiatic Glazed Tile Collection
16th-17th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £208
A group of three glazed ceramic tiles each with green border enclosing white bands and median deep-blued band with tendrils, flowers and leaves in white, yellow, black and turquoise; Iranian workmanship. 2.4 kg total, 24-25 cm
Ex Hagop Kevorkian, 1979. Important North West London collection.
