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LOT 0244
Mesopotamian Haematite Cylinder Seal with Altar
2ND-1ST MILLENNIUM B.C.
5/8 in. (2.83 grams, 17 mm).
With intaglio frieze depicting two worshippers addressing an altar with faravahar above, heavy barred door to the side; supplied with a museum-quality impression.
ProvenanceEx S collection, London, UK, 1980-1990s.
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Western Asiatic Electrum Gold Pendant with Garnets
Circa 3rd-4th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £169
Comprising a lozenge-shaped plaque with applied ropework, two raised cells with filigree loops to the edges, set with garnet cabochons; suspension loop above. 1.83 grams, 19.46 mm
From the property of the late Mr SM, London, UK, 1969-1999. -
Mesopotamian Terracotta Foundation Nail for Ningirsu, the Strong Hero of Enlil His King, Gudea
3rd-2nd millennium B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £442
Conical foundation nail fragment with broad domed top, columns of cuneiform text to the shank: 'dnin-gir -su ur-saĝ-kal-ga- den-lil -la lugal-a-ni gu -de -a ensi ŠIR.BUR.LAki-ke nig -du -e pa mu-na-e e -ninnu AN.IM.DUGUD-babbar -ra-ni mu-na-du ki-bi mu-na-gi', reading: 'Ningirsu, the strong hero of Enlil his king, Gudea, ruler of Lagaš, made ideal values shine and built Eninnu, his white eagle, and restored it'. 338 grams, 92 mm
Acquired in London in 1995. European private collection. -
Early Parthian Faience Face Cup
1st millennium B.C.Estimate: £800 - 1,000 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £400
Formed as a small circular vessel, the frontal part shaped as a female face, with well-defined nose, eyes and mouth, long hair on the sides framing the face, traces of colour still present on the upper edge. 71 grams, 60 mm
Collected from 1969-1999. From the collection of the late Mr S.M., London, UK.
Faience objects have been discovered in great numbers at various Middle Assyrian and later sites, including the capitals, provincial and administrative centres as well as small settlements. Functionally, the faience objects can be assigned to a variety of categories, among which vessels, fragments thereof, and jewellery are the most numerous. The vessels are predominantly open-shaped, such as bowls and cups, but miniature bottles, beakers and other types of vessels were also found. Our small cup was probably intended for female toilette usage.
