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LOT 1136
Sold for (Inc. bp): £468
LARGE AKKADIAN CYLINDER SEAL WITH BULL-MEN CONTEST SCENES
LATE 3RD MILLENNIUM B.C.
1 in. (23.9 grams, 26 mm).
LATE 3RD MILLENNIUM B.C.
1 in. (23.9 grams, 26 mm).
Haematite with a bull-man holding a rearing ibex, a naked bearded male facing frontally and holding a goat upside down, a naked bearded male facing frontally holding a rearing human-headed bull with long beard. [No Reserve]
PROVENANCE:
From an important London collection, formed before 1990.
From a collection acquired from various auction houses in the UK.
From the estate of Mr R.W., a private Wiltshire, UK, collector; thence by descent.
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TimeLine Auctions follows a rigorous vetting process to ensure the authenticity and legality of all items, reinforcing our commitment to integrity and responsible trading. Each antiquity, antique, and coin lot undergoes thorough examination by a vetting committee of at least ten external specialists, professional trade association members, scientists, and archaeologists: Our Vetting Process
AUCTIONS:
TimeLine is a leading auction house specialising in antiquities, ancient art, collectables, natural history, coins, medals, and books. Our auctions offer museums, collectors, historians, and enthusiasts the opportunity to acquire unique and historically significant pieces.
