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LOT 1738
Large Sasanian Banded Agate Stamp Seal
CIRCA 4TH-5TH CENTURY A.D.
1 1/4 in. (29.52 grams, 32.52 mm).
Plano-convex in section with geometric design to underside. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceFrom the private collection of a European gentleman (1942-2024), formed since the 1970s.
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Bactrian Carnelian and Agate Bead Necklace String
1st millennium B.C. and laterSold for (Inc. bp): £26
Gently graduating group mainly formed of oblate and irregular beads; restrung. 21 grams, 40 cm long
From E.C; formerly in an old British collection formed in the 1980s. Property of a West Northamptonshire, UK, gentleman. -
Western Asiatic Veined Stone Cylinder Seal with Animals
2nd-1st millennium B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £111
Frieze depicting an advancing gryphon, scorpion and bird; supplied with a museum-quality impression. 1.64 grams, 13.5 mm
From the private collection of a European gentleman (1942-2024), formed since the 1970s. -
Western Asiatic Stone Cylinder Seal Group
2nd-1st millennium B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £338
Comprising: frieze of a standing figure with rearing animals; winged beast facing a figure with pelletted headdress holding the hind leg of an ibex; figure with a staff facing towards a fleeing ibex, gryphon to his rear; row of running ibexes; each supplied with a museum-quality impression. 12.9 grams total, 12.3-21.08 mm
From the private collection of a European gentleman (1942-2024), formed since the 1970s.
