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LOT 0196
Late Akkadian Cylinder Seal with Gilgamesh Contest Scene
2254-2154 B.C.
1 1/8 in. (15.8 grams, 30 mm).
In green marble with Gilgamesh contest scene, human hero stabbing a rearing beast and beast-man grappling a rearing lion; scorpion and objects in the field. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceEx Cohen Antiques, London W8.
From the M. Cloake collection, acquired in 1977.
From a collection acquired from various auction houses in the UK.
From the estate of Mr R.W., a private Wiltshire, UK, collector; thence by descent.
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LOT 0196
Late Akkadian Cylinder Seal with Gilgamesh Contest Scene
Sold for (Inc. bp): £1,300
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Western Asiatic Iridescent Glass Bottle
Circa 10th-12th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £39
Square-section rectangular bottle with columnar neck, iridescent surface. 28.8 grams, 55 mm
Acquired 1980-2015. Ex Abelita family collection. -
Western Asiatic Bronze Camel with Rider in Hasanlu Style
Circa 9th-7th century B.C.Estimate: £100 - 140 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £50
Depicting a rider holding the reins of a camel, the rider featuring a large head and hands while the camel is modelled with small head and slender body and legs. 13.5 grams, 40 mm
Collected from 1969-1999. From the collection of the late Mr S.M., London, UK. Accompanied by a copy of a previous catalogue information card.
Such a figurine might have been worn as part of a necklace or bracelet for decorative purposes, Due to the tribal and sometimes nomadic nature of many of these populations, many Luristan bronzes were not of great size. Statuettes of local fauna have been largely recovered from North-Western Persian burials. -
Amlash Bronze Openwork Pendant Group
2nd millennium B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £72
Comprising: one with spiralling plaque and pellets to loops on the outer perimeter; one with openwork geometric design composed of central cross and circle in each quarter, embellished with pellets and loops to perimeter; one with a central cross and four loops to the outer edge. 55.1 grams total, 54-69 mm
UK private collection before 2000. On the UK art market. Property of a London gentleman.
