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LOT 1390
Sasanian Agate Stamp Seal
CIRCA 3RD-7TH CENTURY A.D. AND LATER
1 in. (18.34 grams, 27.23 mm).
Plano-convex in form with possibly later incuse design, three fish and other objects. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceFrom the private collection of a European gentleman (1942-2024), formed since the 1970s.
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Frieze with two figures flanking a vertical altar, two fleeing animals to the rear, objects in the field; supplied with a museum-quality impression. 1.87 grams, 15.77 mm
From the private collection of a European gentleman (1942-2024), formed since the 1970s. -
Western Asiatic Aramaic Pendant Seal Matrix
Mid 1st millennium A.D.Estimate: £1,500 - 1,700 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £765
Discoid in plan with lug to upper face and suspension loop; underside with incuse pellets to the rim surrounding a tondo with two lines of incised text. 10.77 grams, 24 mm
From the collection of a gentleman, acquired on the London art market in the 1990s. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by a search certificate number no.12717-233043. -
Western Asiatic Cream Stone Cylinder Seal with Horse
2nd-1st millennium B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £46
Carved with an advancing horse with elongated legs, a teardrop-shaped motif above; supplied with a museum-quality impression. 5.48 grams, 32 mm
From the collection of a Hertfordshire, UK, gentleman. Property of a West London, UK, gentleman.