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LOT 0219
Early Neo-Assyrian Banded Agate Cylinder Seal with Combat Scene
CIRCA 10TH CENTURY B.C.
1 3/4 in. (26.6 grams, 45 mm).
Displaying a winged god standing left battling a winged quadruped, a large winged insect in the field above; drilled vertically for suspension; chipped; accompanied by a museum-quality impression.
ProvenanceFrom the 'S' collection, London, UK, 1970-1990s.
Examined by Professor Wilfrid George Lambert FBA (1926-2011), historian, archaeologist, and specialist in Assyriology and Near Eastern archaeology in the 1980s.
This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate no.202963.
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LOT 0219
Early Neo-Assyrian Banded Agate Cylinder Seal with Combat Scene
Sold for (Inc. bp): £7,150
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Sassanian Clay Bulla
Circa 400 A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £98
The domed face impressed with a number of seals displaying animal figures together with other designs; possible remains of maker's finger prints in the clay. 65 grams, 50 mm
Acquired by the vendor's father on the UK art market, before 1990. -
Sumerian Limestone Cylinder Seal
3rd millennium B.C.Estimate: £400 - 600 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £200
Depicting a figure wearing a radiate crown grappling with animals, six-armed star in the field; drilled vertically for suspension; accompanied by a museum-quality impression. 31.8 grams, 45 mm
Acquired 1980-1990s. Ex West Country, UK, collection. Examined by Professor Wilfrid George Lambert FBA (1926-2011), historian, archaeologist, and specialist in Assyriology and Near Eastern archaeology. -
Parthian Silver Bowl
Circa 2nd century B.C.-1st century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £819
Hemispherical in shape with rounded base and convex interior rim. 329 grams, 19 cm wide
with a London, UK gallery 1971-early 2000s.
