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LOT 1728
Sasanian Carnelian Stamp Seal with Gryphon
3RD-7TH CENTURY A.D.
5/8 in. (2.91 grams, 16 mm).
With reserved disc and lozenges to the upper face, underside with incuse winged gryphon in profile with legend; supplied with a museum-quality impression. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceFrom the private collection of a European gentleman (1942-2024), formed since the 1970s.
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LOT 1728
Sasanian Carnelian Stamp Seal with Gryphon
Estimate £50 - 70€58 - 81 (for guidance only)$68 - 95 (for guidance only)
Opening Bid
£5 (EUR 6; USD 7) +BP*
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Seljuk Moulded Glass Calligraphic Gem
Circa 12th-13th century A.D.Estimate: £50 - 70 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £5
Plano-convex in section with low-relief Kufic script legend. 0.68 grams, 17 mm
From the private collection of a European gentleman (1942-2024), formed since the 1970s. -
Western Asiatic Stone Amulet and Stamp Seal Collection
2nd-1st millennium B.C.Estimate: £100 - 140 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £5
Including plano-convex, square, cordate, and other types with hatched and other detailing. 12.7 grams total, 13-22 mm
From the private collection of a European gentleman (1942-2024), formed since the 1970s. -
Rare Western Asiatic Three-Headed Kultepe Disc-Shaped Idol
3rd millenium B.C.Estimate: £2,500 - 3,500 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £1,250
With a flat ellipsoid body, three parallel elongated necks with triangular-shaped heads, each face with circular eyes and eyebrows; the body decorated with dotted circles and bands of herringbone lines; mounted on a custom-made stand. 573 grams, 18.3 cm
Property of an European gentleman, acquired from the estate of a London collector. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate no.13551-263657.
