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LOT 1405
Sasanian Clay Bulla From a Sealed Document with Hand Impression
3RD-7TH CENTURY A.D.
1 1/2 in. (19.67 grams, 38 mm).
Plano-convex terracotta disc with seal-impression of Pahlavi / Middle Persian insription, around blessing hand with three fingers raised and the index finger and thumb touching. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceFrom the stock of a former UK antiquarian, acquired at trade fairs and from private collection formed in the 1980s-1990s.
Private collection, Europe.
This clay bulls was attached to a document or a contract with the help of a string.
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LOT 1405
Sasanian Clay Bulla From a Sealed Document with Hand Impression
Sold for (Inc. bp): £72
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Central Asian Bronze Rosette Seal
Circa 2300-2000 B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £117
Discoid in plan with deep rosette design to the underside, loop handle to the upper face. 55.9 grams, 57 mm
Ex 'S' collection, 1970s-1990s. Accompanied by an original typed and signed scholarly note by the late W.G. Lambert, Professor of Assyriology at the University of Birmingham, 1970-1993. -
Achaemenid Miniature Core-Formed Glass Alabastron
Circa 5th century B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £416
Biconical in profile with narrow base, lateral ledge handles, flared rim; marvered trail detailing to the neck, marvered dragged trails to the body; mounted on a custom-made stand. 12.54 grams, 53 mm
From a London, UK, collection of glass, 1970-2000s. -
Achaemenid Banded Agate Elbow Bead
6th-4th century B.C.Estimate: £300 - 400 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £150
With an ellipsoid cap to each finial. 1.26 grams, 19 mm
From the collection of a late Japanese gentleman, 1970s onwards.
