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LOT 0206
Large Old Babylonian Cuneiform Clay Tablet Fragment
CIRCA 18TH-17TH CENTURY B.C.
4 1/4 in. (251 grams, 10.9 cm).
Bearing a lexical text over two faces.
ProvenanceSpecialised collection of cuneiform texts, the property of a London gentleman and housed in London before 1992.
Thence by descent to family members.
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.
The collection is exceptional for the variety of types, including some very rare and well preserved examples.
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Central Asian Bronze Round Seal Matrix
Circa 2200-1800 B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £59
Segmented disc with loop to the reverse; 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. 47 x 46 x 16 mm. This is round, with flat face and flat back, on which is mounted, not quite in the middle, a suspension loop. The design on the face, done in raised lines, consists of a kind of rosette; a central small circle with 'petals' and loops around it, within an outer rim. This comes from west central Asia and dates to c. 2200-1800 B.C. The metal is in good condition and could be cleaned,[sic] The rim is a little worn.' 74 grams, 47 mm
From an important London, UK, collection, 1970s. Accompanied by a scholarly note by Professor Wilfrid George Lambert FBA (1926-2011), historian, archaeologist, and specialist in Assyriology and Near Eastern archaeology. -
Western Asiatic Coral Bead Necklace
1st millennium B.C. and laterSold for (Inc. bp): £20
Composed of coral and shell of various colours and beads of various types, including barrel, tubular, oblate and other shapes; restrung. 11.6 grams, 42 cm long
Ex W.J. collection, 1990s. -
Bactrian Veined Alabaster Footed Cup
Mid 1st millennium B.C.Estimate: £150 - 200 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £80
With everted rim and small foot. 56.7 grams, 57 mm high
Fine condition.
Acquired 1980-2015. Ex Abelita family collection.
