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LOT 1304
Large West Central Asian Bronze Ear-Shaped Seal Matrix
CIRCA 2300-2000 B.C.
2 in. (42.7 grams, 51 mm).
Comprising an openwork ear-shaped body and a tall looped handle on the reverse.
ProvenanceAcquired in the late 1980s-early 1990s.
Ex property of a West London businessman.
Academically researched and catalogued by the late Professor Lambert in the early 1990s.
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LOT 1304
Large West Central Asian Bronze Ear-Shaped Seal Matrix
Estimate £100 - 140€120 - 160 (for guidance only)$140 - 190 (for guidance only)
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Large West Central Asian Bronze Scalloped Seal Matrix with Greek Cross
Circa 2300-2000 B.C.Estimate: £100 - 140 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £50
Openwork seal with a loop on 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 50.5 x 49 16 mm. This is round with scalloped outer edge. The face is flat, as is the back, on which is mounted a handle of inverted U-shape. The design, which is both compartmented and open-work, consists of central cross with curving arms with struts between the arms to the outer band with scalloped outer rim. This comes from west central Asia and dates to c. 2300-200 B.C. There is incrustation on the surface, and the outer rim is slightly dented, but generally the pieve is in good condition.' 26.7 grams, 50 mm
Acquired in the late 1980s-early 1990s. Ex property of a West London businessman. Academically researched and catalogued by the late Professor Lambert in the early 1990s. Accompanied by a copy of a scholarly report, numbered U-22, typed and signed by Professor Wilfrid George Lambert. -
Western Asiatic Stone Beaker
Warka Culture, 4000-3100 B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £130
With narrow base, conical body and rounded rim. 132 grams, 66 mm wide
Private collection, assembled in the 1950s-1970s, thence by descent. -
Western Asiatic Bronze Arrowhead Collection
19th-10th century B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £195
Comprising tanged arrowheads, most with barbs. 145 grams total, 30-98 mm
Ex London, UK, collection, 1990s.
