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LOT 0213
Large Akkadian White Stone Cylinder Seal
CIRCA 2ND-1ST MILLENNIUM B.C.
1 3/4 in. (57 grams, 45 mm).
Displaying a frieze composed of human and animal figures; drilled vertically for suspension.
ProvenanceFrom an important London, UK, collection, 1970-1990.
Examined by Professor Wilfrid George Lambert FBA (1926-2011), historian, archaeologist, and specialist in Assyriology and Near Eastern archaeology, in the late 1980s and early 1990s.
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Large Akkadian White Stone Cylinder Seal
Circa 2nd-1st millennium B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £1,300
Displaying a frieze composed of human and animal figures; drilled vertically for suspension. 57 grams, 45 mm
From an important London, UK, collection, 1970-1990. Examined by Professor Wilfrid George Lambert FBA (1926-2011), historian, archaeologist, and specialist in Assyriology and Near Eastern archaeology, in the late 1980s and early 1990s. -
Western Asiatic Banded Quartz Cylinder Seal with Presentation Scene
2nd-1st millennium B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £1,170
With frieze depicting a throne-room scene, seated king in tiered robe confronted by two robed supplicants with an altar and idol, two columns of later added cuneiform text. 5.4 grams, 23 mm
Acquired 1970s-1996. Property of a North American collector, collection no.25. London collection, 2016. -
Pre-Achaemenid Bronze Lion Terminal with Silver Cladding
9th-8th century B.C.Estimate: £4,000 - 6,000 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £2,000
With stylised repoussé head and face detailing, the mane represented by a scalloped border; sheet-silver cladding to the head; pierced for attachment. 82 grams, 76 mm
London, UK, gallery, 1971-early 2000s. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate number no.11871-206896.
