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LOT 1265
Mesopotamian Stone Bull Stamp Seal
2ND-1ST MILLENNIUM B.C.
1 in. (7.1 grams, 27 mm).
Modelled in the round as a recumbent bull with piriform head, pierced at the shoulder, with abstract drilled design to the underside.
ProvenanceFrom the private collection of Mr K.A., acquired in the 1990s-early 2000s.
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Western Asiatic Stone Human Mask Stamp Seal
1st millennium B.C.Estimate: £400 - 600 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £222
Plano-convex in profile with low-relief facial features, large lentoid eyes and segmented hair; to the reverse, low-relief winged gryphons. 9.17 grams, 29 mm
Collected from 1970-1999. From the collection of the late Mr S.M., London, UK. -
Amlash Bronze Zebu Amulet
Circa 1000-800 B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £260
Standing with D-section rump, suspension ring to shoulders behind the cupim. 60 grams, 49 mm
From the private collection of Mr K.A., acquired in the 1980s. -
Aramaic Silver Plaque
2nd-8th century A.D.Estimate: £200 - 300 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £100
Sheet silver rectangle with impressed text; unfolded. 0.52 grams, 46 mm
From the collection of a gentleman, acquired on the London art market in the 1990s.