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LOT 1247
Mesopotamian Agate Cylinder Seal with Bull's Head
1ST MILLENNIUM B.C.
1 in. (6.78 grams, 24 mm).
Carved with zoomorphic figures, astrological symbols and geometric decoration, central bull's head with a star below and two large insects on the field.
ProvenanceFrom the property of late Mr SM, London, UK, 1969-1999.
Accompanied by an old collection ticket.
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Bactrian Ceramic Jar with Stamped Decoration
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with a London, UK gallery 1971-early 2000s. -
Western Asiatic Decorated Bronze Ring Group
Circa 1st millennium A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £98
Comprising five rings with large decorative bezels, three with standing figure, one with a waking sphinx and one with a rosette. 16.5 grams total, 19-23 mm
UK private collection before 2000. On the UK art market. Property of a London gentleman. -
Proto-Sumerian Alabaster Vessel
Circa 3000 B.C.Estimate: £4,000 - 6,000 (‡+bp*)
Opening Bid: £1,600
Jar with slightly tapering cylindrical sidewall, flared rim to the mouth; incised hatched band to the shoulder and four pierced lugs. 1.02 kg, 11.7 cm wide
with Gwain McKinley, London, 1980s. Acquired from the above, 1993. Private European collection, thence by family descent. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by a search certificate number no.12125-218132.
