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LOT 0223
Large Akkadian Red Jasper Seal
CIRCA 2200 B.C.
2 5/8 in. (82.8 grams, 66 mm).
Plano-convex in section with incuse animal forms to the underside.
ProvenancePrivate collection.
Acquired from a Swiss collection, 2002.
Cf. Akkadian seal in jasper with similar figures of animals in Wilson, J.A., Allen, T.G. Ancient Oriental Cylinder and Other Seals, with a description of the collection of Mrs William H.Moore, Chicago, 1940, fig.48.
FootnotesThe seal shows stylistic affinity with Akkadian seals representing animals. A few scenes of daily life occur on Akkadian seals, chiefly on the small number illustrating the history of Etana and the eagle. If Akkadian, our seal can be considered very rare.
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LOT 0223
Large Akkadian Red Jasper Seal
Estimate £600 - 800€700 - 930 (for guidance only)$810 - 1,080 (for guidance only)
Opening Bid
£333 (EUR 387; USD 450) ‡+BP*
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Opening Bid: £5
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Old Babylonian Cuneiform Tablet with Legal Text
Circa 2000-1600 B.C.Estimate: £300 - 400 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £150
Small rectangular tablet with cuneiform text on all but one side. 31.67 grams, 35 mm
Private collection, 1980s. UK private collection before 2000. Acquired on the UK art market. Private collection, London, UK. Academically researched and catalogued by the late Professor Lambert. Accompanied by an original handwritten slip written by Professor Wilfrid George Lambert. -
Large West Central Asian Bronze Greek Cross Seal Matrix
Circa 2300-1800 B.C.Estimate: £30 - 40 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £5
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