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LOT 1368
Old Babylonian Haematite Cylinder Seal
2ND MILLENNIUM B.C.
5/8 in. (3.24 grams, 15 mm).
Frieze depicting a kneeling huntsman with inverted spear and khopesh facing a rampant ibex with head turned away, crouching gryphon with forelegs raised, bird in flight preying on a recumbent ibex; supplied with a museum-quality impression.
ProvenanceFrom the 'S' collection, acquired 1970-1990s.
The collection was seen and studied by W.G.Lambert, late Professor of Assyriology at the University of Birmingham, 1970-1993.
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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Ottoman Style Silver Ring Group
20th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £169
Mostly with inset lapis lazuli, nicolo or other cloison, with incuse portrait bust, epigraphic legend, zoomorph or other design. 230 grams total, 23-32 mm
Acquired on the London, UK, art market in the 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. -
Western Asiatic Terracotta Jar
1st millennium B.C.Estimate: £150 - 200 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £75
Globular in profile with broad flared mouth and chamfered rim. 4.25 kg, 31 cm
Acquired 1980-2015. Ex Abelita family 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. -
Western Asiatic Gold Ornamental Pendant
1st millennium B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £260
Comprising a long shank with a loop above and applied filigree wire to the main body, globular finial with applied pellet pyramids. 2.84 grams, 25 mm
Ex property of a late Japanese collector, 1970-2000s. 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.
