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LOT 0992
Sassanian Stone Stamp Seal Collection
3RD-4TH CENTURY A.D.
1/2 in. (12.09 grams total, 12-14 mm).
Each plano-convex in form and drilled for suspension, engraved motifs to base including a winged horse, leaping quadruped, scorpion and an eagle with spread wings; stones including agate, haematite, a pink stone (possibly dolomite) and a mottled green stone. [4, No Reserve]
ProvenanceCollected since the 1970s.
Ex Everitt collection, acquired by descent 2017.
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Western Asiatic Haematite Cylinder Seal
2nd-1st millennium B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £117
With drilled and incised geometric design. 5.7 grams, 32 mm
Acquired 1970s-1996. Property of a North American collector, collection no.12. London collection, 2016. -
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Western Asiatic Bronze Lion Censer Lid
11th-12th century A.D.Estimate: £1,500 - 2,000 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £776
Formed with stylised features, an ovoid face, openwork eyes, triangular nose, ears pricked forwards and decorative openwork panels to the neck; mounted on a custom-made display base. 393 grams total, 13.5 cm high including stand
French collection, 1960s-early 2000s. From an important Paris gallery, France.
Zoomorphic incense burners were popular during the Seljuk period. When complete, coal and incense could be placed inside the burner and the scented smoke would escape through the pierced areas. -
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Western Asiatic Gemstone Necklace Pendant Collection
1st millennium B.C. and laterSold for (Inc. bp): £143
Comprising polished stones of various shapes, pierced for suspension; the stones are: quartz, pale amethysts, banded hardstone and blue chalcedony. 12.8 grams total, 10-18 mm
UK gallery, early 2000s.
