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LOT 0981
Large Western Asiatic Alabaster Cylinder Seal with Procession
CIRCA 3RD MILLENNIUM B.C.
1 1/4 in. (26.3 grams, 32 mm).
With frieze of advancing figures. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceAcquired 1970s-1996.
Property of a North American collector, collection number 063.
London collection, 2016.
Cf. Collon, D., Near Eastern Seals, London, 1990, item 39, for type.
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LOT 0981
Large Western Asiatic Alabaster Cylinder Seal with Procession
Sold for (Inc. bp): £715
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Western Asiatic Religious Manuscript Page Group
19th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £91
Group of leaves from a religious tract, each with generously laid-out Greek-script black ink text with red versals and other detailing, marginal notation; interstitial pages of Naskh text with red detailing and pellets to the leading edge. 98 grams, 25.5 x 17 cm
Acquired 1970s-1996. Property of a North American collector. London collection, 2016. -
Western Asiatic Haematite Cylinder Seal with Figures
2nd-1st millennium B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £572
With frieze of standing figures, fronds, vases, scrolls, birds and other items. 2.13 grams, 15 mm
Acquired 1970s-1996. Property of a North American collector; collection no.030. London collection, 2016. -
Anatolian Bronze Bull Statue
3rd-2nd millennium B.C.Estimate: £300 - 400 (‡+bp*)
Opening Bid: £150
Modelled standing on a rectangular base, stylised horn, face and coat detailing; tapering lug to underside. 76 grams, 54 mm
Acquired in Europe before 1998.
