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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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Khorasan Blue Glazed Jar with Decoration
12th-13th century A.D.Estimate: £200 - 300 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £83
Composed of a globular body with broad ribbed neck and shallow foot, the body painted with vertical dashes and scrolling forms, some restoration; rim and shoulder chipped. 366 grams, 15.2 cm high
with a London, UK gallery 1971-early 2000s. -
Old Babylonian Clay Cuneiform Tablet Bearing Royal Letter To Iluni King of Eshnunna
Circa late 18th century B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £2,925
Written over two principal faces and two side edges: 'From Warassa to Iluni comprising: 1. Usual greetings. 2. The king of Der asks Iluni to provide him with men because he lacks manpower to do the harvest. He offers to retain an escort when it returns from Susa. 2. Warassa justifies the small amount of copper he sent to Iluni at his request. The stock of copper in the palace of Der is empty and what was left had to be used for the manufacture of ex-voto for the god Ištaran. The remission of debts also contributed to the impoverishment of the palace. Nevertheless, Warassa bought copper and sent it to Ešnunna, which amounts to 5 talents. 4. A sum of money is sent to Iluni in exchange for the sending of 5 young people who will enter the service of the palace.' (M. Guichard). 238 grams, 11 cm
Specialised collection of cuneiform texts, the property of a London gentleman and housed in London before 1992. Thence by descent to family members. Examined by Professor Wilfrid George Lambert FBA (1926-2011), historian, archaeologist, and specialist in Assyriology and Near Eastern archaeology, in the late 1980s and early 1990s. The collection is exceptional for the variety of types, including some very rare and well preserved examples. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate no. 201148. -
Large Amlash Openwork Bead
2nd-1st millennium B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £20
Hollow-formed biconvex bead with rib detailing, central openwork section. 23.3 grams, 52 mm
English collection, 1990s. Ex North London gallery.
