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LOT 1617
Sasanian Marbled Agate Stamp Seal with Bird
CIRCA 3RD-7TH CENTURY A.D.
7/8 in. (10.02 grams, 22.85 mm).
Plano-convex type with incuse motif of a standing bird inside a wreath. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceFrom the private collection of a European gentleman (1942-2024), formed since the 1970s.
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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. -
Western Asiatic Silver Amuletic Pendant Pair
1st millennium A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £72
Comprising two matched pendants, each a silver sleeve with applied collars and a transverse stud, inset polished carnelian bead, S-loop above. 3.58 grams total, 27-28 mm
Acquired on the UK art market. Early 1990s London, UK, collection. From a private collection, Lancashire, UK. Property of a West Northamptonshire, UK, gentleman. -
Old Babylonian Terracotta Plaque of Demon Pazuzu
Circa 1750-1550 B.C.Estimate: £800 - 1,000 (‡+bp*)
Opening Bid: £400
Ovoid in plan with moulded high-relief facial detailing, suspension ledge to reverse. 170 grams, 10.9 cm
From the collection of Contessa L.G., assembled in the 1980s. Private collection, acquired in Switzerland in 1999. Accompanied by a copy of an Art Loss Register certificate, no.S00066787.
