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Levant Red Jasper Cylinder Seal with Figures Levant Red Jasper Cylinder Seal with Figures Levant Red Jasper Cylinder Seal with Figures
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LOT 0225

Levant Red Jasper Cylinder Seal with Figures

CIRCA 1200-900 B.C.

7/8 in. (6.74 grams, 23 mm).

Cylinder with cord and bead handles; 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: 'Description of Cylinder Seal of Red Jasper, 28.5 x 11.5 mm. Row of five figures, four standing, one apparently sitting, all with raised hand or hands; dots fill vacant spaces. This is a very rare type of cylinder, from the Levant c. 1200-900 B.C. the cutting is crude, but the impression of an enthusiastic throng is made clear. Though one can only guess, probably this is a religious celebration. The design is enclosed within upper and lower rules. the condition is good.'; supplied with a museum-quality impression. [No Reserve]

Provenance

UK private collection, acquired 1980-1983.

Accompanied by a copy of a scholarly note, typed and signed by Professor Wilfrid George Lambert in October 1987.
This lot has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database, and is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.

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LOT 0225

Levant Red Jasper Cylinder Seal with Figures

Sold for (Inc. bp): £312

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