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LOT 2018
Large Mesopotamian Style Stone Vessel Group
20TH CENTURY A.D.
5 3/8 - 6 1/8 in. (1.12 kg total, 13.5-15.5 cm).
Comprising a hollow-formed rhyton with trumpet-shaped filler hole and a repaired leaf-shaped bowl with pouring lip. [2, No Reserve]
ProvenanceAcquired on the UK art market.
Private collection, London, UK.
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Bronze Seal Matrix of Vezelay with Christ and Mary
18th-19th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £234
A reproduction of a Medieval seal discoid in plan with flange handle to reverse; central incuse design of facing Christ in loincloth, nimbate and holding a processional cross with legend 'MARIA', beside a tree with kneeling nimbate Mary, her hands extended and legend 'RABONI' above; scallop motifs in the field, outer band of egg-and-dart moulding; legend to inner band ' ·:· SIGILLVM ·:· CAPPITULI ·:· VEZELIASSENSIS' (chief seal of Vézelay [in Burgundy, France]). 54.2 grams, 61 mm
Private collection, UK.
The reference is to the incident in John v.20 where Jesus said to his mother, “Mary” and she turned toward him and cried out “Rabboni!” (which means “Teacher”).