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LOT 1435
Middle Assyrian Red Coral Cylinder Seal
CIRCA 1350-1100 B.C.
3/4 in. (1.8 grams, 18 mm).
Small seal with gryphons with crossed necks, two males looking at each other with a stylised tree between them; supplied with a museum-quality impression. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceFrom the private collection of a European gentleman (1942-2024), formed since the 1970s.
Accompanied by a previous typed catalogue slip with collection no.56.
Cf. a similar seal in Henning Von der Osten, H., Ancient Oriental Seals in the collection of Mr.E.T.Newell, Chicago, 1954, no.105 (Enkidu and Gilgamesh fighting with a winged creature).
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Amlash Bronze Fertility Figure with Baby
13th-12th century B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £819
Formed as a standing figure cradling an infant; stylised facial and anatomical detailing; openwork cage structure and suspension loop to the reverse of the head. 58.6 grams, 91 mm
Ex Samuel Dubiner (1914-1993), Canada, a prominent businessman, arts patron, and one of the world's most distinguished collectors of Bronze Age and Iron Age Iranian art, including Amlash material. Acquired by the current owner from the above, circa 1985-1995. -
Western Asiatic Bowl with Blue Glaze
Circa 12th century A.D.Estimate: £800 - 1,000 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £400
With conical lower body, carination and rounded bowl; white glaze with blue and black zigzags. 394 grams, 17 cm wide
Ex London, UK, gallery, 1971-early 2000s. London, UK, collection. -
Western Asiatic Stone Cylinder Seal Group
3rd-2nd millennium B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £72
Comprising: a speckled grey marble seal with a drilled geometric pattern; a white limestone seal with a wickerwork pattern; a grey serpentine seal with a geometric pattern; a small bronze seal with a linear pattern; a fragmentary hematite seal with a seated deity; supplied with museum-quality impressions. 17.42 grams total, 9-17 mm
From the private collection of a European gentleman (1942-2024), formed since the 1970s. Accompanied by previous typed catalogue slips with collection nos.2, 14, 17, 18, 41.
