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LOT 1385
Old Babylonian Haematite Cylinder Seal
EARLY 2ND MILLENNIUM B.C.
3/4 in. (6.5 grams, 18 mm).
With frieze depicting a line of three standing warriors each wearing a close-fitting headdress and ankle-length robe and carrying a weapon, the first grappling with a rearing lion; fourth warrior advancing behind the lion wit sword at his hip; objects in the field; 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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Jade Plaque with Inscription
Probably Indian, 19th-20th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £234
Heart-shaped plaque with long drilled suspension bar above, obverse with nine lines of maghribi script. 41 grams, 73 mm
with a London, UK gallery, 1971-early 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. -
Sasanian Haematite Seal with Scorpions
4th-7th century A.D.Estimate: £150 - 200 (‡+bp*)
Opening Bid: £75
Plano-convex stamp seal with design of two scorpions placed tête-bêche; supplied with a museum-quality impression. 8 grams, 17 mm
Acquired in Europe in 1997. European private 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. -
Luristan Bronze Arrowhead Group
13th-6th century B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £208
Including leaf-shaped, barbed, triangular and other tanged types. 294 grams total, 4.8-10.4 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.
