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LOT 1540
Sasanian Banded Agate Stamp Seal with Bust
CIRCA 3RD-7TH CENTURY A.D.
1 in. (10.66 grams, 24.76 mm).
Annular type with incuse profile bust to underside. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceFrom the private collection of a European gentleman (1942-2024), formed since the 1970s.
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Western Asiatic Bone Idol Group
2nd century B.C.-2nd century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £46
Each plano-convex in section with heavily scored detailing; one repaired. 8.82 grams total, 46.51-46.64 mm
From the private collection of a European gentleman (1942-2024), formed since the 1970s. -
Sasanian Carnelian Gemstone of a Fantastic Creature with Pahlavi Legend
4th-5th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £494
Plano-convex in section with advancing winged and horned beast, Pahlavi legend to the border; supplied with a museum-quality impression. 0.32 grams, 10 mm
Private English collection, formed between the late 1970s and early 1990s. Private collection, London, UK.
Fanciful combinations of various human and animal heads, sometimes with the addition of other elements, are generally called grylloi. These fantastic devices were more than mere artists' fancies and were worn by the ancient Romans and others for their supposed efficacy in averting the evil eye. -
Western Asiatic Pierced Pottery Chalice
1st millennium B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £33
Comprising a hollow-formed flared foot with vertical slits, poppy-head bowl with everted rim supported by two small lugs; two rows of perforations at the shoulder. 460 grams, 14.5 cm
From the collection of a gentleman, 1988-2000s.
