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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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Western Asiatic Terracotta Idol Head
Circa 1st century B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £65
Tongue-shaped panel with integrally-moulded facing female bust, hair in radiating braids, transverse headband, lateral plaits, exaggerated lentoid eyes; plain to reverse. 17.7 grams, 42 mm
From the private collection of Mr Brian Edwards, New Malden, Surrey, UK, formed from the late 1970s-early 1980s; thence by descent. Accompanied by the original collector's data sheet(s) with reference no.A82. -
Western Asiatic Hardstone Scaraboid Stamp Seal
1st millennium B.C.Estimate: £100 - 140 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £50
Domed body with incised circumferential band above the rim, underside with a stylised quadruped and star-like motifs. 5.17 grams, 20 mm
Ex West Country, UK, collection, 1990s. Accompanied by a previously illustrated catalogue card with provenance. -
Large West Central Asian Bronze Scalloped Seal Matrix with Thunderbolt Cross
Circa 2300-2000 B.C.Estimate: £80 - 100 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £40
Round openwork body with loop on the reverse, accompanied by an old scholarly note, typed and signed by W.G. Lambert, late Professor of Assyriology, University of Birmingham, 1970-1993, which states: 'Stamp Seal of Bronze, 45 x 45 x 15 mm. This is roughly round, with flat face and flat back and with scalloped edges. A handle of inverted V-shape is mounted on the back. The design consists of an outer scalloped band joined to the centre with straight arms with thickened ends which meet in the middle, but divided into two pairs. This comes from west central Asia and dates to c. 2300-2000 B.C. It is dented, and has some incrustation on the surface, which could be removed. Generally it is in good condition.' 28.4 grams, 46 mm
Acquired in the late 1980s-early 1990s. Ex property of a West London businessman. Academically researched and catalogued by the late Professor Lambert in the early 1990s. Accompanied by a copy of a scholarly report, numbered R-507, typed and signed by Professor Wilfrid George Lambert.
