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LOT 0215
Old Babylonian Haematite Cylinder Seal for Ibni-Ea, son of Abi-tillati
CIRCA 1894-1595 B.C.
1 1/8 in. (8.4 grams, 29 mm).
With low-relief drilled standing figure and three columns of cuneiform text: Ibni-Ea, son of Abi-tillati, servant of (the god) Ea. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceAcquired 1970s-1996.
Property of a North American collector, collection no.17.
London collection, 2016.
Cf. Teissier, B., Ancient Near Eastern Cylinder Seals in the Marcopoli Collection, Berkeley, 1984, item 58, for type.
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LOT 0215
Old Babylonian Haematite Cylinder Seal for Ibni-Ea, son of Abi-tillati
Sold for (Inc. bp): £715
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Luristan Bronze Horse Attachment Collection
1st millennium B.C.Estimate: £300 - 400 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £128
Comprising: four openwork rosette style mounts with conical centres and strap junction to reverse; a whorl-shaped mount with mounting lug to reverse; an openwork comma-shaped fitting with loop to reverse; a rosette with domed head and rectangular lug to reverse; fitting with openwork geometric design and circular suspension loop; cylindrical bar terminating in a stylised feline head. 317 grams total, 2.5-10.7 cm
with a London, UK gallery 1971-early 2000s. -
Western Asiatic Gold Hinged Bracelet with Garnet
Circa 12th-14th century A.D. and laterSold for (Inc. bp): £715
Composed of a tapering hoop with articulate hinge, collars adorned with filigree and granules, bezel set with a polished garnet cabochon in granulated surround; pin present. 6.22 grams, 46 mm wide
From the collection of a North American gentleman, formed in the 1990s. -
Western Asiatic Terracotta Idol
3rd-2nd millennium B.C.Estimate: £1,000 - 1,400 (‡+bp*)
Opening Bid: £500
Free-standing; modelled with a pinched, bird-like head and face with large applied circular eyes, two ornamental collars, stub arms and splayed foot. 43 grams, 14.1 cm high
Acquired in the 1970s. Ex European private collection.
