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LOT 2089
Cylinder Seal Electrotype Group
LATE 19TH-EARLY 20TH CENTURY A.D.
1 1/2 - 1 3/4 in. (278 grams total, 39-47 mm).
Of academic interest, copper-coated lead seal impressions including presentation scenes, combat scenes, court scenes and others; some with cuneiform text. [12, No Reserve]
ProvenancePossibly made by the British Museum.
From a West Country, UK, private collection.
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Egyptian Style Stone and Other Bead Necklace String
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Indus Valley Style Terracotta Vessel Group
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Very fine condition.
From the private collection of John Meredith, acquired since the 1990s; thence by descent.
