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LOT 0237
Persian Chalcedony Stamp Seal of a Persian King Gripping the Horns of Two Goats
5TH-4TH CENTURY B.C.
1 in. (14.7 grams, 26.64 mm).
Thimble-shaped seal with engraved imagery; accompanied by an old scholarly note, typed and signed by W.G. Lambert, late Professor of Assyriology, University of Birmingham, 1970-1993, which states: 'Stamp Seal of Chalcedony 19.5 x 20 x 27 mm. This is a conoid with nearly round slightly convex face, pierced diagonally. The design shows the Achaemenid Persian king in tunic and Persian 'trousers' gripping in each hand the horn of a rearing antelope or similar animal which turns its head backwards. The king wears a crown. This is an Achaemenid Persian seal, c.500-350 B.C., from some part of the Persian empire. It is in a distinctive style, but so fare [sic] there has not been enough study to say exactly where this was made. The scene symbolises the Persian king's victories over his enemies. The seal is a little chipped, but generally in good condition'; accompanied by a museum-quality impression.
ProvenanceEx Dr Elie Browski.
with Christie's, London, 13 June 2000, no.609 [Part].
Accompanied by a copy of a scholarly note, typed and signed by Professor Wilfrid George Lambert in July 2000.
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.
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LOT 0237
Persian Chalcedony Stamp Seal of a Persian King Gripping the Horns of Two Goats
Sold for (Inc. bp): £1,690
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