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LOT 1126
Sold for (Inc. bp): £845
MESOPOTAMIAN CYLINDER SEAL WITH FIGURE AND HORSES
1ST MILLENNIUM B.C.
1 3/8 in. (18.25 grams, 35 mm).
1ST MILLENNIUM B.C.
1 3/8 in. (18.25 grams, 35 mm).
With frieze depicting a kilted male figure facing two horses, with stars and other items in the field; supplied with a museum-quality impression. [No Reserve]
PROVENANCE:
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.
LITERATURE:
Cf. Teissier, B., Ancient Near Eastern Cylinder Seals in the Marcopoli Collection, Berkeley, 1984, item 3, for type.
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TimeLine Auctions follows a rigorous vetting process to ensure the authenticity and legality of all items, reinforcing our commitment to integrity and responsible trading. Each antiquity, antique, and coin lot undergoes thorough examination by a vetting committee of at least ten external specialists, professional trade association members, scientists, and archaeologists: Our Vetting Process
AUCTIONS:
TimeLine is a leading auction house specialising in antiquities, ancient art, collectables, natural history, coins, medals, and books. Our auctions offer museums, collectors, historians, and enthusiasts the opportunity to acquire unique and historically significant pieces.
