Loading, please wait...
LOT 0973
Sumerian Pink Limestone Cylinder Seal
3RD MILLENNIUM B.C.
1 in. (4.26 grams, 26 mm).
An attendant fanning a seated figure, a column of text in the field, together with zones of geometric shapes or symbols; drilled vertically for suspension; accompanied by a museum-quality impression.
ProvenanceAcquired 1980-1990s.
Ex West Country, UK, collection.
Examined by Professor Wilfrid George Lambert FBA (1926-2011), historian, archaeologist, and specialist in Assyriology and Near Eastern archaeology.
TimeLine Auctions follows a vetting process to ensure the authenticity and legality of all items, reinforcing our commitment to integrity and responsible trading. Each antiquity, antique, and coin lot undergoes thorough examination by a vetting committee of at least ten external specialists, professional trade association members, scientists, and archaeologists: Our Vetting Process
AUCTIONS:
TimeLine is a leading auction house specialising in antiquities, ancient art, collectables, natural history, coins, medals, and books. Our auctions offer museums, collectors, historians, and enthusiasts the opportunity to acquire unique and historically significant pieces.
-
Western Asiatic Carnelian, Agate and Gold Bead Necklace
2nd millennium B.C. and laterSold for (Inc. bp): £1,170
Composed mainly of restrung and graduated lozenge-shaped and spherical beads, together with later gold beads of different types adorned with granulated collars and filigree; modern silver-gilt hook-and-eye clasp. 44.2 grams, 43.5 cm long
Acquired 1969-1999. From the private collection of the late Mr S.M., London, UK, thence by descent. -
Sassanian Cut Glass Cup
3rd-5th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £3,640
The walls tapering slightly towards the base, displaying wheel-cut ovals running in registers around the body, slightly everted rim; iridescent surfaces. 239 grams, 12 cm
Ex Belgian collection, 1980s. -
.jpg)
Western Asiatic Geometric Terracotta Jar
2nd-1st millennium B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £78
Spherical bodied with painted frieze of concentric roundels to the body. 282 grams, 13 cm high
London, UK, collection, 1990s.
