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LOT 1272
Neo-Babylonian Bifacial Stone Stamp Seal with Animals
CIRCA 600-500 B.C. OR LATER
1 in. (16.4 grams, 25 mm).
Trapezoidal in profile with transverse piercing, one lateral face with intaglio scene of a rampant lion and an ibex looking backwards, staff between with crescent finial; underside with scene of a triumphant hero in a pleated gown with one arm raised, grasping the horn of a bull and with one foot placed on its rump, crescent moon above; supplied with a museum-quality impression.
ProvenanceFrom the property of late Mr SM, London, UK, 1969-1999, thence by descent.
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LOT 1272
Neo-Babylonian Bifacial Stone Stamp Seal with Animals
Estimate £300 - 400€350 - 460 (for guidance only)$410 - 540 (for guidance only)
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Mesopotamian Cylinder Seal with Hunting Scene
Circa 1st millennium B.C.Estimate: £250 - 350 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £125
With intaglio hunting scene depicting dense vegetation and a huntsman; supplied with a museum-quality impression. 5.47 grams, 23 mm
From an important Mayfair collection, 1970-1999; thence by descent. Accompanied by a previous catalogue information slip. -
Neo-Babylonian Bifacial Stone Stamp Seal with Animals
Circa 600-500 B.C. or laterEstimate: £300 - 400 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £150
Trapezoidal in profile with transverse piercing, one lateral face with intaglio scene of a rampant lion and an ibex looking backwards, staff between with crescent finial; underside with scene of a triumphant hero in a pleated gown with one arm raised, grasping the horn of a bull and with one foot placed on its rump, crescent moon above; supplied with a museum-quality impression. 16.4 grams, 25 mm
From the property of late Mr SM, London, UK, 1969-1999, thence by descent. -
Western Asiatic Silver Earring Pair
Circa 1st millennium B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £65
Comprising two hoop earrings with hollow-form beads, each bead embellished with filigree. 4.13 grams total, 23-32 mm
UK private collection before 2000. On the UK art market. Property of a London gentleman.
