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LOT 1375
Mesopotamian Cylinder Seal with Seated Deity
THIRD DYNASTY OF UR, 2100-2000 B.C.
1/4 - 7/8 in. (5.65 grams total, 8.1-23.5 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: 'Cylinder Seal of lapis Lazuli, 23.5 x 9 mm. The design shows a seated deity to the right, raising one hand, while from the left an introducing goddess leads in a worshipper. The cutting is simple, but is identifiable as from the period of the Third Dynasty of Ur, c. 2100-2000 B.C., coming from southern Mesopotamia or a neighbouring area. The design is worn, but clearly visible. Lapis is a rare stone for this period.'; accompanied by a museum-quality impression. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceUK private collection, acquired 1980-1983.
Accompanied by a copy of a scholarly note, typed and signed by Professor Wilfrid George Lambert in July 1991.
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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Annular panel cut from a large mollusc shell, domed in section. 74 grams, 12 cm
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Sumerian White Stone Cylinder Seal with Hunter
Circa 2900-2750 B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £546
Incuse image of a nude male standing with a hunting spear of jaegerstock type, his prey carried draped over his shoulders with head dangling to the rear; baseline below; supplied with a museum-quality impression. 19.9 grams, 30 mm
UK private collection before 2000. Acquired on the UK art market. Property of a London gentleman. 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. -
Sasanian Silver Bowl with Incised Bird
3rd-7th century A.D.Estimate: £1,800 - 2,400 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £1,000
Hemispherical in section with rolled rim, incised ring below rim with ring-and-dot motifs, fluted body; central tondo with punched and later engraved wreath enclosing a perching bird. 356 grams, 16.5 cm
Acquired before 1983. Ex London gallery, 1990s. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by a search certificate number no.12544-231943. 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.
