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LOT 1153
Estimate
GBP (£) 500 - 700
EUR (€) 580 - 810
USD ($) 670 - 940
EARLY DYNASTIC STONE CYLINDER SEAL
CIRCA 2700-2660 B.C.
1 5/8 in. (100 grams, 43 mm).
CIRCA 2700-2660 B.C.
1 5/8 in. (100 grams, 43 mm).
With waisted profile, frieze comprising entwined serpents, standing male figure wrestling a rampant beast and other elements; supplied with a museum-quality impression.
PROVENANCE:
From the collection of the late S, London, UK, 1970-2000.
Examined by Professor Wilfrid George Lambert FBA (1926-2011), historian, archaeologist, and specialist in Assyriology and Near Eastern archaeology, in the 1990s.
This lot has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database, and is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.
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TimeLine Auctions follows a rigorous 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.
