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LOT 1912
Sasanian Agate and Bronze Stamp Seal Collection
3RD-7TH CENTURY A.D.
1/2 - 5/8 in. (11.5 grams total, 12-14 mm).
Comprising mainly D-shaped seals in a variety of materials with designs including a tamga, advancing beast, and other motifs; each supplied with a museum-quality impression. [5, No Reserve]
ProvenanceFrom the private collection of a European gentleman (1942-2024), formed since the 1970s.
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LOT 1912
Sasanian Agate and Bronze Stamp Seal Collection
Estimate £80 - 100€93 - 116 (for guidance only)$108 - 135 (for guidance only)
Opening Bid
£5 (EUR 6; USD 7) +BP*
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Sasanian Bronze Ring with Stag
4th-6th century A.D.Estimate: £60 - 80 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £5
Disc bezel with incuse profile stag advancing on a baseline, wreath in the field. 2.61 grams, 22.30 mm overall, 19.53 mm internal diameter (approximate size British S 1/2, USA 9 1/4, Europe 20.63, Japan 19)
From the private collection of a European gentleman (1942-2024), formed since the 1970s. -
Western Asiatic Stone Cylinder Bead with Stylised Figure
Early Dynastic Period, 3rd millennium B.C.Estimate: £100 - 140 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £5
Irregular tubular type with incised lines and points in the form of a human being. 23.7 grams, 47 mm
From the private collection of a European gentleman (1942-2024), formed since the 1970s. -
Old Babylonian Ceramic Plaque Mould of a Standing God
Early 2nd millennium B.C.Estimate: £2,000 - 3,000 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £1,000
Rectangular mould with a recess formed as Kusarikku holding a long standard, his bearded face depicted frontally, whereas his lower body formed as a bull's legs and tail is depicted facing the staff; accompanied by an impression of the mould. 330 grams, 13.3 cm
Mayfair gallery, early 1990s. Ex North American gentleman collection. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate no.13480-263297.
Kusarikku was a benevolent protective deity used to ward off evil spirits from temples and homes.
