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LOT 0251
Graeco-Parthian Grey Chalcedony Stamp Seal with Winged Sphinx
CIRCA 2ND CENTURY B.C.
3/4 in. (4.13 grams, 20 mm).
Scaraboid stamp seal with winged sphinx design, pierced horizontally for suspension. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceAnonymous sale; with Christie's, New York, 13 June 2000, no.517 (part).
From the 'Empire' collection, an important UK private collection of seals.
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LOT 0251
Graeco-Parthian Grey Chalcedony Stamp Seal with Winged Sphinx
Sold for (Inc. bp): £468
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Seljuk Hinged Gold Bracelet
Circa 12th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £2,470
Constructed from gold sheet wrapped around a crescent-shaped core tapering towards the ends and over-wrapped with thin gold wire forming diagonal narrow bands; the body terminating in a wirework clasp with four small domed motifs surrounded by granulated circles and hinge pin between. 28.7 grams, 70.5 mm
From a private family collection formed in the 1970s. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate no.12102-214104.
Seljuk metalwork with Islamic traditions was characterised by the use of geometric and plant motifs in order to fill blank spaces, a coherent combination of colours, and abstinence from using gold and silver. Decorative motifs in metal items in the Seljuk era are, therefore, mainly geometric plant figures, inscriptions, animal and fictional figures compatible with Islamic tradition, with the focus on plant figures and geometric elements like the one visible on our bracelet. -
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Sassanian Carnelian Eagle Gemstone
Circa 3rd-4th century A.D.Estimate: £120 - 170 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £60
Eagle standing with wings folded, neck extended; supplied with a museum-quality impression. 0.46 grams, 10 mm
From the collection of a Swiss gentleman formed in Europe from 1970-1980s; thence by descent from the family in London. -
Achaemenid Blue Glass Bead Necklace String
Circa 6th-4th century B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £52
Restrung group of annular, oblate, melon and other beads. 12.8 grams, 61 cm
Acquired 1980-2015. Ex Abelita family collection.
