LOT 4187
Roman Imperial PB Seal. Circa 4th century AD.
Youth astride fish (or dolphin) to right, holding uncertain object / Blank. Condition as seen.(2.78gr, 13mm.).
ProvenanceFrom the private collection of a European gentleman (1942-2024), formed since the 1970s.
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Byzantine Anonymous PB Seal. After circa 4th century AD.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £26
Two standing figures holding long cross between; uncertain inscription around / Two standing figures holding long cross between. 13.09gr, 20mm, 7h.
Condition as seen.
From the collection of a gentleman, acquired on the London art market in the 1990s. -
Islamic Glass Weight or Jeton. Circa 6th-10th century AD.
Estimate: £80 - 100 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £44
Illegible inscription apparently beginning with 'In the name of God' / Blank. 7.56gr, 35mm x 10mm.
Condition as seen.
From the collection of a gentleman, acquired on the London art market in the 1990s. -
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Old Babylonian Bronze Frog Weight Circa 2400-1700 B.C.
Estimate: £1,500 - 2,000 (‡+bp*)
Opening Bid: £750
Modelled in the round with anatomical detailing, undercut between legs and stomach; feet forming a wedge-shaped panel. 24.6 grams, 22 mm
Private collection of Contessa L.J., since the 1980s. Private collection, acquired in 2001. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by a search certificate number no.12898-241690.
