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LOT 1362
Large West Central Asian Bronze Scalloped Seal Matrix with Thunderbolt Cross
CIRCA 2300-2000 B.C.
1 7/8 in. (28.4 grams, 46 mm).
Round openwork body with 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, 45 x 45 x 15 mm. This is roughly round, with flat face and flat back and with scalloped edges. A handle of inverted V-shape is mounted on the back. The design consists of an outer scalloped band joined to the centre with straight arms with thickened ends which meet in the middle, but divided into two pairs. This comes from west central Asia and dates to c. 2300-2000 B.C. It is dented, and has some incrustation on the surface, which could be removed. Generally it is in good condition.'
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.
Accompanied by a copy of a scholarly report, numbered R-507, typed and signed by Professor Wilfrid George Lambert.
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LOT 1362
Large West Central Asian Bronze Scalloped Seal Matrix with Thunderbolt Cross
Estimate £80 - 100€93 - 116 (for guidance only)$108 - 135 (for guidance only)
Opening Bid
£40 (EUR 46; USD 54) +BP*
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Opening Bid: £5
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West Central Asian Bronze Double-Headed Heraldic Eagle Seal Matrix
Circa 2300-2000 B.C.Estimate: £100 - 140 (+bp*)
Bids: 1 | Current Bid: £50
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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 V-850, typed and signed by Professor Wilfrid George Lambert. -
Bactrian Copper Standing Zebu
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Opening Bid: £600
Standing with head raised, dewlap to the chin and chest, angled hump behind the shoulders; mounted on a custom-made stand. 215 grams, 11.1 cm wide (351 grams total, 11.7 cm including stand)
Acquired before 1972. with a London, UK gallery. Private collection, UK.
