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LOT 0189
Neo-Assyrian Grey Stone Cylinder Seal with Kneeling God
CIRCA 900-800 B.C.
1 1/2 in. (8.7 grams, 39 mm).
With a god shooting a sphinx; accompanied by a museum quality impression and 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 Grey Stone, 39 x 12. Top and bottom borders are filled with rows of chevrons going in opposite directions, and the design between a kneeling god shooting at a facing sphynx with a bird's head. As filling motifs there are: a small tree or plant, a lozenge, a triangle and a crescent. At each end the stone is stained by remains of original bronze caps, and the bronze bar which ran through the central hole is still present, though the rest of the metal, save for traces, has disappeared. This is a Neo-Assyrian cylinder, c. 900-800 B.C., from Assyria itself, or from neighbouring areas.'
ProvenanceFrom the private collection of a North American lady, formed 1970s-early 1990s, with collection reference no.P16.
Accompanied by a copy of a scholarly note, typed and signed by Professor Wilfrid George Lambert dated February 1992 and an old photograph.
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LOT 0189
Neo-Assyrian Grey Stone Cylinder Seal with Kneeling God
Sold for (Inc. bp): £780
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Babylonian Unfinished Hardstone Stamp Seal
1st millennium B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £143
A domed polished seal pierced for suspension, with slightly convex stamp face prepared to accept an engraved design. 6.39 grams, 18 mm
From the private collection of the late Mr S.M., 1969-1999, thence by descent. -
Luristan Bronze Arrowhead Collection
13th-9th century B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £152
Comprising large triangular and leaf-shaped types with one barbed example. 225 grams total, 94 - 158 mm
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1st millennium B.C.Estimate: £300 - 400 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £150
Including oblate, barrel-shaped and other types. 4.99 grams total, 2-9 mm
Ex property of a late Japanese collector, 1970-2000s. 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.
