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LOT 1301
Late Babylonian Stone Cylinder Seal with Presentation Scene
CIRCA 900-600 B.C.
7/8 in. (5.69 grams, 22 mm).
The scene in a single register presenting a seated figure, possibly a deity, with a raised arm, a worshipper before him with one raised arm; a crouching horned quadruped behind the worshipper, a winged figure above; accompanied by a museum-quality impression.
ProvenanceFrom the property of late Mr SM, London, UK, 1969-1999.
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LOT 1301
Late Babylonian Stone Cylinder Seal with Presentation Scene
Sold for (Inc. bp): £520
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Gold Collar Bead with Sabean Inscription
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Ex property of a late Japanese collector, 1970s. -
Judaean Gem with Lion and Hebrew Inscription
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Plano-convex glass seal imitating lapis lazuli with incuse leaping lion on a baseline with legend below, unpierced. 5.05 grams, 20 mm
From the Fadel family collection, London, UK, 1970s. -
Western Asiatic Bronze Ring with Calligraphy
12th-13th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £39
With a wide hoop embellished with foliate design, raised lozenge-shaped plaque to the base; raised bezel with net-design to the outer edge, the bezel intricate calligraphy design. 12.25 grams, 27.67 mm overall, 17.98 x 21.12 mm internal diameter (approximate size British O 1/2, USA 7 1/4, Europe 15.61, Japan 15)
UK private collection before 2000. On the UK art market. Property of a London gentleman.
