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LOT 1264
Sasanian Rock Crystal Stamp Seal
4TH-7TH CENTURY A.D.
3/4 in. (4.65 grams, 18 mm).
Plano-convex in profile with intaglio motif of a crouching antlered animal; pierced for suspension. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceEx P Chapman collection, 19080s-1990s.
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Post Sasanian Silver Footed Dish with 'Tamga'
Circa 8th-10th century A.D. or laterEstimate: £2,000 - 3,000 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £1,000
Discoid footed dish with raised rim, central tondo with parcel-gilt ring and 'tamga' motif. 466 grams, 22 cm
Private collection, UK. Accompanied by an academic report by Dr Raffaele D’Amato. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate number no.13029-247330.
During the Sasanian Empire, the North Iranian ‘tamgas’ became ‘Neshan’ or seals and heraldic symbols of nobility and military personnel, worn on their dress, horses, standards and personal belongings like this vessel. This characteristic also continued during the early Muslim domination. Among the Neshan published by Christensen, one particular ‘tamga’, related to an unknown Sasanian clan, recalls exactly half of the one impressed on the present example (Farrokh, 2005, p.23 no.5). -
Syro-Hititte Bronze Male Idol
2nd millennium B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £117
Modelled in the round with onion-shaped head, raised collar and phallus, domed eyes. 38.3 grams, 11.1 cm
Previously the property of an Islington, London, UK, dealer. From a London, UK, private collector since circa 1990. -
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Kylia Type Alabaster Idol
Circa 3300-3000 B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £234
Modelled as a nude figure with wide hips and disproportionate arms, head absent. 3.02 grams, 25 mm
Acquired from Lowerdes Antiquaries, 1984. Private collection, London, UK.
