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LOT 1197
Judean Stamp Seal Group
1ST CENTURY B.C.-3RD CENTURY A.D.
1 1/8 in. (22.7 grams total, 29-30 mm).
Each a square-section pyramidal base and balustered shank with pierced lug finial; avian motifs. [2]
ProvenanceFrom the collection of a gentleman, acquired on the London art market in the 1990s.
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Luristan Bronze Horse Bit Cheek-Piece with Master of Animals
8th–7th century B.C.Estimate: £2,000 - 3,000 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £1,000
Formed as an advancing ram on a baseline with head turned to face the viewer, applied collar, standing human figure holding the tail; circular hole to the shoulder to accept the bit; mounted on a display stand. 212 grams, 12.7 cm (601 grams total, 18.4 cm including stand)
A.P. family collection, Europe, from 1969, partly transferred to the United Kingdom in 1981. London art market, after 2000. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate number no.12974-245211.
Horse equipment was an important symbol of status and power in the Iron Age Near East. Elaborate bits with decorated cheek-pieces were not only practical items for controlling horses but also served a display function, reflecting the wealth and rank of their owners. -
Western Asiatic Painted Terracotta Jug
8th-9th century A.D.Estimate: £200 - 300 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £100
With teardrop-shaped body, tubular neck and everted rim, loop handle; painted panels of geometric floral motifs. 374 grams, 14.1 cm
UK collection, 1990s. Acquired on the UK art market, before 2000. Private collection, Mr M.V., a London-based businessman. -
West Central Asian Bronze Stamp Seal Matrix with Walking Quadruped
Circa 2000-1500 B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £94
Discoid with large looped handle to the reverse; accompanied by typed and signed note by the late W.G. Lambert, Professor of Assyriology at the University of Birmingham, 1970-1993, which states: 'Stamp Seal of Bronze, 22 x 20 x 26mm. This has a round, slightly concave face and a back which rises steeply to a stalk handle with pierced loop. The design on the face, done in intaglio, consists of a walking winged quadruped with tail raised. This comes from west central Asia and dates to c. 2000-1500 B.C. It is a less common type, and the metal is sound.' 21 grams, 26 mm
Ex collection of a late London gentleman, 1990s. Accompanied by an original typed and signed scholarly note by the late W.G. Lambert, Professor of Assyriology at the University of Birmingham, 1970-1993. 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.
