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LOT 1371
Large Western Asiatic Stone Macehead
3RD-2ND MILLENNIUM B.C.
4 in. (1.34 kg, 10 cm).
Carved as a sphere and polished, with tapering vertical socket. [No Reserve]
ProvenancePrivate collection, UK.
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Syrian Haematite Cylinder Seal with Storm God
2nd-1st millenium B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £520
With three standing figures and animals; accompanied by a copy of an old scholarly note, typed and signed by W.G. Lambert, late Professor of Assyriology, University of Birmingham, 1970-1993, which states: 'Cylinder Seal of Hematite, 19.5 x 8 mm. The main scene consists of three figures: to the right the Storm God standing with one foot on each of two mountains. He wears an elaborate hat, and holds up a symbol. Facing him is a human figure with both hands raised, and wearing a robe to the knees. behind the worshipper stands a goddess holding up a curved object. There are two fillers: a scorpion, and a pillar--table with two objects resting on it. The minor scene consists of a walking quadruped with human head below, and a reared-up lion above a short guilloche. This is a Syrian seal, c. 1800-1600 B.C., perhaps from Palestine.'; accompanied by a museum quality impression and a pair of red stone beads. 3.38 grams, 20 mm
Anonymous French sale. Private collection, London, UK. Accompanied by a copy of an old scholarly note, typed and signed by W.G. Lambert, late Professor of Assyriology, University of Birmingham, 1970-1993. -
Large Sumerian Animal Amulet
3rd millennium B.C.Estimate: £380 - 480 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £210
Carved bifacial amuletic pendant of an ox with incised detailing, sockets for inlaid eyes, suspension hole at shoulder. 62 grams, 74 mm
From the collection of a gentleman, acquired on the London art market in the 1990s. -
Neo-Babylonian Haematite Duck Weight Collection
Circa 700-600 B.C.Estimate: £1,000 - 1,400 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £500
A set graduating in size, each modelled in the round and polished. 24.61 grams total, 14-22 mm
Gorny and Mosch, Munich, 12 December 2006, no.209 (Part). Private collection, England.