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LOT 1160
Sassanian Stamp Seal with Ibex
5TH-7TH CENTURY A.D.
1/2 in. (2.9 grams, 13 mm).
With intaglio profile image of an ibex standing with forelegs bent; supplied with a museum-quality impression. [No Reserve]
Provenancewith a London, UK gallery 1971.
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Amlash Bronze Mother and Child Figure
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Formed as a standing figure cradling an infant, stylised facial and anatomical detailing; suspension loop to reverse; accompanied by a custom-made display stand. 28 grams, 66 mm (39 grams total, 73 mm including stand)
Fine condition.
Acquired before 1983. Ex London gallery, 1990s. -
South Arabian Bowl with Hunting Scene and Inscription
Circa 3rd century B.C.-2nd century A.D.Estimate: £10,000 - 14,000 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £5,000
Hemispherical with thickened rim; repoussé frieze of two armoured warriors wearing scale armour and a type of spangenhelm, each shooting a bow at a gryphon attacking a fleeing deer, and a lion attacking an ibex, scorpion and running animals in the field, rosette to the centre; four incised characters to the outer rim 'Π Ϲ ϕ ο'; another inscription in over the body of the gryphon. 278 grams, 15.2 cm diameter
Perfectly preserved, very good condition.
Saleh family collection, Germany, formed prior to 1972. 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. 12018-213619. -
Judaean Lead Seal with Menorah
Circa 2nd century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £234
The menorah design impressed to one face; impression of textile to the reverse. 3.9 grams, 13 mm
Collected from 1969-1999. From the collection of the late Mr S.M., London, UK.
