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LOT 1132
Jemdet Nasr Black Stone Cylinder Seal with Worshipping Figures
3100-2850 B.C.
5 /8 in. (13.85 grams, 16.68 mm).
Drum-shaped with frieze depicting crouching figures with arms raised and other items. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceFrom a Scottish private collection, Perthshire, 1990s.
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LOT 1132
Jemdet Nasr Black Stone Cylinder Seal with Worshipping Figures
Sold for (Inc. bp): £286
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Sassanian Glass Bottle
3rd-7th century A.D.Estimate: £100 - 140 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £50
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Formerly in North American collection, 1990s. From the collection of a London, UK, gentleman. -
Western Asiatic Ground-Down Pierced Shell Mount
2nd-1st millennium B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £13
Large conch shell with one face ground to reveal the inner helical structure; possibly used as a vessel. 289 grams, 19.5 cm
UK private collection before 2000. Acquired on the UK art market. Property of a London gentleman. -
Western Asiatic Lead Document Seal with 'The order of God and ... and Justice' Inscription
8th-9th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £59
Disc seal with crimped edge, low-relief legend 'The order of God and ... and Justice'. 4 grams, 18 mm
From the collection of a gentleman, acquired on the London art market in the 1990s.