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LOT 1105
Old Akkadian Cylinder Seal with Drinking Scene
CIRCA 2300-2200 B.C.
1 1/4 in. (22.5 grams, 31 mm).
Cylinder with cord and bead handles; 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: 'Cylinder Seal of Black Stone, 31 x 19 mm. The scene consist of three figures: on the left is a god, marked out by his horned tiara, and sitting on an angular stool generally thought to represent a temple facade. Facing him is a human seated on a more practical seat, with crossing legs. Each holds a straw to a pot in the middle, from which they are or will be drinking. Behind the god stands an attendant with one hand raised. For a terminal there is a stylised tree. This is an old Akkadian drinking scene, c. 2300-2200 B.C., from Mesopotamia or south-west Iran. It is an important example because normally both figures look either divine or human, but here one, is clearly divine and the other human. The drink in the pot is beer, and straws were used because it was not strained, and all the husks of the barley were in the liquid, and were strained out by the straws.'; supplied with a museum-quality impression. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceUK private collection, acquired 1980-1983.
Accompanied by a copy of a scholarly note, typed and signed by Professor Wilfrid George Lambert in January 1992.
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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Neo-Assyrian Black Stone Cylinder Seal with Bull and Cow
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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: 'Cylinder Seal of Black Stone 22.5 x 12mm. The design, which is put between upper and lower rulings, shows a mounting a cow from behind as it suckles its young. A farmer stands in front holding out his hands. In the sky there is a lunar crescent and a solar disc. The stylus, symbol of the god Nabû, appears within the scene, and the spade of Marduk serves as a terminal. This is a Neo-Assyrian seal, c. 900-700 B.C. It is a rare type of Neo-Assyrian seal, but is somewhat worn.'; supplied with a museum-quality impression. 5.28 grams, 23 mm
From the private collection of a North American lady, formed 1970s-early 1990s, with collection reference no.590/1. Accompanied by a copy of a scholarly note, typed and signed by Professor Wilfrid George Lambert. 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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