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LOT 1296
Elamite Bull-Head Black Seal with Hunting Scene
SUSA II, 3RD MILLENNIUM B.C.
2 1/2 in. (41.9 grams, 66 mm).
Carved and polished in the form of a bird (or facing bull's head) with drilled eyes; reverse with incised hunting scene of a central bowman with weapon raised and two gazelles fleeing in opposite directions; with old collector's catalogue slip.
ProvenanceFrom the collection of Mr S.M., London, UK, formed from 1979-1999.
Accompanied by a copy of a previous illustrated catalogue slip.
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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Opening Bid: £50
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