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LOT 1456
Sasanian Chalcedony Stamp Seal with Two Figures
CIRCA 3RD-7TH CENTURY A.D.
3/4 in. (3.49 grams, 17.67 mm).
With a segmented upper face, the underside with incuse image of two figures holding an object in their conjoined hands. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceFrom the private collection of a European gentleman (1942-2024), formed since the 1970s.
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Western Asiatic Bronze Scaraboid Seal with Aramaic Inscription
Late 1st millennium B.C.Estimate: £800 - 1,000 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £400
Plano-convex in section with three rows of incised ornament to the underside. 9.32 grams, 16 mm
From the collection of a gentleman, acquired on the London art market in the 1990s. -
Western Asiatic Bronze Arrowhead Collection
2nd-1st millennium B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £247
Comprising tanged arrowheads, four with large elongated triangular blades and raised midrib, sharp central groove, one triangular type with barbed shoulders and flat tang, six with barbed shoulders and cylindrical stem with handle for the shaft; two with squared shoulders and rectangular stem with handle for the shaft, one with leafed blade, two with barbed shoulder and flat tang, one with flat blade, one with short triangular head and handle for the shaft, and another with short tang and trilobate blade with raised midrib. 221 grams total, 4.2-13.6 cm
London, UK, collection, 1990s.
Some of these arrowheads seem to belong to the type V, subcategory types A, B, C and D according to the classification of Khorasani and Negahban. In the four categories of triangular bronze arrowheads from Luristan, Marlik, and Northern Iran, individuated by Negahban, subtypes C and D of type V are larger arrow or javelin heads, C with barbed shoulders and D with round shoulders. Most of them were cast in moulds. -
Western Asiatic Lapis Lazuli Zoomorphic Amuletic Bead Group
1st millennium B.C. or laterSold for (Inc. bp): £98
Comprising three stylised quadrupeds, likely representing lions with incised detailing and pierced through the body. 13.7 grams total, 17-20 mm
From the private collection of Mr S.M., London, Mayfair, acquired 1970s-1990s. Property of a West Northamptonshire, UK, gentleman. Accompanied by an Ancient Art certificate of authenticity.
