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LOT 1735
Sasanian Banded Agate Stamp Seal with Wolf
CIRCA 3RD-7TH CENTURY A.D.
1 in. (11.85 grams, 24.10 mm).
With possibly later frieze of an advancing wolf beneath a crescent moon [No Reserve]
ProvenanceFrom the private collection of a European gentleman (1942-2024), formed since the 1970s.
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Western Asiatic Black Stone Cylinder Seal with Sea Creatures
2nd-1st millennium B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £91
Frieze with horizontal line of chevrons above an aquatic scene with fish and a crab, objects in the field; supplied with a museum-quality impression. 0.78 grams, 17.52 mm
From the private collection of a European gentleman (1942-2024), formed since the 1970s. -
Western Asiatic Zoomorphic Terracotta Rhyton
3rd-1st millennium B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £650
With a flaring neck and zoomorphic spout, possibly a horse's head with a circular opening in its chest. 670 grams, 18 cm
with a London, UK gallery, 1971-early 2000s. Accompanied by an original thermoluminescence analysis report no.281z11 from Oxford Authentication, 16 June 1981. -
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Sasanian Silver Footed Rib Bowl
6th century A.D.Estimate: £2,500 - 3,500 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £1,375
Fluted bowl composed of a D-section body and splayed pedestal foot. 146 grams, 13.4 cm
Acquired in the late 1980s-early 1990s. Private collection, London. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate number no.13284-253353.
