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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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West Central Asian Bronze Stamp Seal with Cross
Bronze Age, circa 2300-2000 B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £33
Discoid type with voided cross to centre and radiating openwork struts. 10.72 grams, 39.24 mm
From the private collection of a European gentleman (1942-2024), formed since the 1970s. -
Western Asiatic Bronze Arrowhead Collection
2nd-1st millennium B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £182
Comprising leaf-shaped and triangular tanged arrowheads, two with barbed blades. 283 grams total, 8.1-12.8 cm
London, UK, collection, 1990s.
One of the categories of arrowheads coming from Marlik shows a large triangular blade with barbed shoulders and has been ascribed by Negahban to the subtype C of the type V of Luristan or North Persian arrowheads. -
Western Asiatic Bronze Head Appliqué
Late 1st millennium B.C.Estimate: £300 - 400 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £150
D-shaped in plan and domed in section with hollow reverse, thick curls to the brow and beard; pierced headband above the brow. 44 grams, 41 mm
From the collection of a gentleman, acquired on the London art market in the 1990s.
