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LOT 0236
Neo-Babylonian Chalcedony Conoid Stamp Seal with Worshipper
600-350 B.C.
1 1/8 in. (18.8 grams, 29.79 mm high).
Thimble-shaped tapering cylinder with convex face; accompanied by 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: 'Stamp Seal of Grey Chalcedony 21 x 19.5 x 30 mm. This is a conoid with oval convex face, pierced vertically near the top. The face shows a worship scene: a man in a long robe standing holding up one hand to a stand on which lies the mušhuššu-monster (part lion part snake) on the back of which rise the spade (symbol of the god Marduk) and two styluses (symbol of the god Nabû). There is a lunar crescent in the sky and a two-sign cuneiform inscription behind the man. This is a Late Babylonian seal, c. 600-350 B.C. from Mesopotamia or south-west Iran. The inscription consists of two signs: AN DUH x DUH and is well known on Late Babylonian stamp seals, but the second sign is unknown outside these seal inscriptions. The most probable explanation (based on related seal inscriptions) is that it means: "Cause him to have a god" which means "make him successful," a personal god brings success. The head of the standing figure is chipped, otherwise this seal is in very good condition, and is large for its type.'; accompanied by a museum-quality impression.
Provenancewith Christie's, London, 25 April 2001, no.464 [Part].
Accompanied by a copy of a scholarly note, typed and signed by Professor Wilfrid George Lambert in July 2001.
Accompanied by copies of the relevant Christie's catalogue pages.
This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by a search certificate number no.12566-230321.
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.
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LOT 0236
Neo-Babylonian Chalcedony Conoid Stamp Seal with Worshipper
Sold for (Inc. bp): £1,950
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Aramaic Lead Magical Text Scroll Fragment
2nd-8th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £351
The remains of a bifacial magical lead scroll with letters written in a form of Aramaic and Greek, incised on a lead tablet preserved in a sub-rectangular fragment. 8.13 grams, 73 mm
Fine condition.
Acquired 1979-1999. London collection of the late Mr S.M., thence by descent. 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. -
Sumerian Terracotta Cuneiform Tablet
Akkadian, 22nd-21st century B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £845
Discoid with convex faces, the top with impressed cuneiform text. 37.5 grams, 50 mm
Specialised collection of cuneiform texts, the property of a London gentleman and housed in London before 1988. Thence by descent to family members. Examined by Professor Wilfrid George Lambert FBA (1926-2011), historian, archaeologist, and specialist in Assyriology and Near Eastern archaeology, in the late 1980s and early 1990s. The collection is exceptional for the variety of types, including some very rare and well preserved examples. 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. -
Western Asiatic Painted Terracotta Bowl
3rd millennium B.C.Estimate: £200 - 300 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £100
With broad mouth and narrow dished base; painted bands with reserved swags to the inner rim, starburst to the centre. 468 grams, 19 cm wide
Ex London, UK, gallery, 1971-early 2000s. London, UK, collection. 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.
