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LOT 1162
Large Central Asian Floral Backed Bronze Floral Seal
3RD-1ST CENTURY B.C.
1 in. (6.06 grams, 24 mm).
Discoid seal with incuse design; accompanied by an old scholarly note, typed and signed by W.G. Lambert, late Professor of Assyriology, University of Birmingham, 1970-1993, which states: 'Stamp Seal of Bronze 23 x 24 x 10 mm This is a flat disc with a loop handle. pierced, from the same sheet metal attached to the back. The face shows a deeply engraved stag in a flying gallop. This is reported to have come from west-central Asia, and it fits the area and date c. 300-1 B.C.[sic] It has some incrustation on the surface which could be removed, but is in very good condition.'
Provenance
Ex 'S' collection, 1970s-1990s.
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LOT 1162
Large Central Asian Floral Backed Bronze Floral Seal
Estimate £100 - 140€120 - 160 (for guidance only)$140 - 190 (for guidance only)
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