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LOT 0241
Sassanian Red Jasper Seal with Pegasus
4TH-5TH CENTURY A.D.
3/4 in. (8.1 grams, 20 mm).
Plano-convex pierced seal with advancing winged horse, Pahlavi inscription 'l'sty rast' ('just'); supplied with a museum-quality impression. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceAcquired between 1980-1983.
From the 'Empire' collection, an important UK private collection of seals, collection no.16.
Accompanied by a copy of a typed and signed scholarly note by A D H Bivar.
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Mesopotamian Torch Bearer Stand with Lion Tamer
Early Dynastic II, mid 3rd millennium B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £46,800
A substantial torch bearer depicting a male lion or panther standing with legs firmly planted on a rectangular base, tail extending to the ground, with a massive circular shaped armature or candelabra issuing from its back and wearing an elaborate muzzle, the eyes retaining shell inlay with a circular hollow for the pupils; to the right of the beast a kneeling nude male wearing a large belt-armour and a diadem, eyes inlaid, left hand extended to the side and holding the lion's leash. 2.15 kg, 21 cm high
Acquired before 1983. Ex London gallery, 1990s. 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 a search certificate number no.12043-216337.
The object belongs to a series of artefacts which attest the wide regional trade existing in the mid to late 3rd millennium B.C. in the Mesopotamian lands. Stands of this type were intended to hold offering bowls or lamps.
