Loading, please wait...
Details
LOT 0232
Neo Babylonian Chalcedony Stamp Seal with Seated Goddess
5TH-4TH CENTURY B.C.
3/4 in. (4.72 grams, 19.94 mm).
Plano-convex with chamfered sidewall, with incuse engraved image of a seated female holding a flower; Bivar notes in his detailed description: 'Queen, or more probably a goddess, crowned and seated to front on a throne, extending in her left hand a lily...'; accompanied by a museum-quality impression.
Provenance
with Christie's, London, 13 June 2000, no.517 [Part].
Accompanied by a copy of a scholarly note typed and signed by A.D.H. (David) Bivar.
Accompanied by copies of the relevant Christie's catalogue pages.
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.
VETTING:
TimeLine Auctions follows a vetting process to ensure the authenticity and legality of all items, reinforcing our commitment to integrity and responsible trading. Each antiquity, antique, and coin lot undergoes thorough examination by a vetting committee of at least ten external specialists, professional trade association members, scientists, and archaeologists: Our Vetting Process
AUCTIONS:
TimeLine is a leading auction house specialising in antiquities, ancient art, collectables, natural history, coins, medals, and books. Our auctions offer museums, collectors, historians, and enthusiasts the opportunity to acquire unique and historically significant pieces.
LOT 0232
Neo Babylonian Chalcedony Stamp Seal with Seated Goddess
Estimate £500 - 700€580 - 810 (for guidance only)$680 - 950 (for guidance only)
RELATED LOTS
-
Western Asiatic Decorated White-Glazed Bowl
10th-12th century A.D.Estimate: £300 - 400 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £150
Part-glazed hemispherical bowl with deep basal ring, iridescent glaze with painted petals to the rim over low-relief palmette motifs, with old inked label with stock number 'CR 336'. 327 grams, 16 cm
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. -
Bactrian Style Lapis Lazuli Bead Necklace String
20th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £39
Composed of alternating tabular and oval beads interspersed with small tubular beads; restrung. 40.9 grams, 44 cm
Ex London art market. Property of a North London, UK, gentleman. 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. -
Amlash Terracotta Vase
1st millennium B.C.Estimate: £100 - 140 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £50
Globular in profile with trumpet-shaped neck and mouth. 378 grams, 15.4 cm
From a London, UK, gentleman's collection of ancient pottery and artefacts, 1990s. 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.
