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LOT 1270
Sasanian Hardstone Stamp Seals
CIRCA 3RD-5TH CENTURY A.D.
1/2 - 1 in. (25 grams total, 14-27 mm).
Plano-convex and other types with geometric, avian and other motifs. [5]
ProvenanceAcquired 1980-2015.
Ex Abelita family collection.
This lot has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database, and is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.
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Western Asiatic Red Terracotta Juglet
4th century A.D.Estimate: £120 - 179 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £60
With narrow flared base and broad biconical body, funicular neck, strap handle to the shoulder. 547 grams, 21 cm
Ex London, UK, gallery, 1971-early 2000s. London, UK, collection. This lot has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database, and is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato. -
Luristan Bronze Bowl
13th-7th century B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £98
Of low profile with rounded base. 232 grams, 16.5 cm
Acquired 1980-2015. Ex Abelita family collection. This lot has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database, and is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato. -
Western Asiatic Stone Human Mask Stamp Seal
1st millennium B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £546
Plano-convex in profile with low-relief facial features, large lentoid eyes and segmented hair; to the reverse, low-relief winged gryphons. 9.17 grams, 29 mm
Collected from 1970-1999. From the collection of the late Mr S.M., London, UK. This lot has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database, and is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.
