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LOT 1337
Sassanian Stone Stamp Seal with Ram
3RD-7TH CENTURY A.D.
3/4 in. (3.19 grams, 17 mm).
The polished plano-convex body drilled for suspension, the ram depicted couchant facing left to base. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceCollected since the 1970s.
Ex Everitt collection, acquired by descent 2017.
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Sassanian Chalcedony Seal with Bust and Inscription
4th-5th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £975
Plano-convex seal with profile bust; accompanied by a copy of a scholarly note dated 4th August 1999 by A.D.H. (David) Bivar and a museum-quality impression: 'Sasanian Seal. About 4th to 5th century A.D. Greyish-brown chalcedony ellipsoid Sasanian portrait, r. Around, Pahlavi inscription wlwny ZY kwlyky Varūn ī Kōrīg 'V. who (is son) of K.' For the first name, the parallel Varīn is attested. For the second, we find Kōrīn as a parallel. these exact forms are previously unrecorded.' 10.9 grams, 25 mm
UK private collection, 1980-1983. Accompanied by a copy of a scholarly note dated 4th August 1999, typed and signed by A.D.H. (David) Bivar.
Bivar was a British numismatist and archaeologist, who was appointed Emeritus Professor of Iranian Studies at the SOAS (School of Oriental and African Studies), University of London. Among his specialisms was the study of Sasanian seals and art. -
Western Asiatic Bronze Ring with Geometric Circles
1st millennium B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £26
With a ribbed hoop, the bezel formed of seven circlets with central pellets, arranged as a six-petalled flower. 5.59 grams, 22.79 mm overall, 18.72 mm internal diameter (approximate size British O, USA 7, Europe 14.98, Japan 14)
Acquired 1980-2015. Ex Abelita family collection. -
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Large Luristan Bronze Ring with Animals
1st millennium B.C.Estimate: £3,000 - 4,000 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £600
With thick hoop and opposed animal-heads to the reverse, large ellipsoid bezel with incuse winged bull motif. 34 grams, 30.15 mm overall, 22 x 20.4 mm internal diameter (approximate size British T 1/2, USA 9 3/4, Europe 21.89, Japan 21)
with Pierre Bergé & Associés, Paris, 23 April 2001, no.297 (part). Acquired by an important European family collection. Accompanied by copies of the relevant Pierre Bergé & Associés catalogue pages. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate no.12055-213660.
