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LOT 1257
Sumerian White Stone Cylinder Seal with Hunter
CIRCA 2900-2750 B.C.
1 1/4 in. (19.9 grams, 30 mm).
Incuse image of a nude male standing with a hunting spear of jaegerstock type, his prey carried draped over his shoulders with head dangling to the rear; baseline below; supplied with a museum-quality impression. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceUK private collection before 2000.
Acquired on the UK art market.
Property of a London gentleman.
This lot has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database, and is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.
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Luristan Terracotta Spouted Cup
Circa 800-600 B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £52
With a short pouring spout on the rim and a single horizontal lateral handle; three stub feet to the base. 232 grams, 13 cm
Acquired 1980-2015. Ex Abelita family collection. Ex TimesAncient, Bristol, UK. Accompanied by a copy of a previous catalogue entry. This lot has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database, and is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato. -
Western Asiatic Terracotta Jar
2nd-1st millennium B.C.Estimate: £150 - 200 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £75
Biconvex in profile with slightly stepped rim, basal ring; to the shoulder, a frieze of fishes and concentric circles. 322 grams, 12.8 cm
From the collection of a London, UK, gentleman, 1990s. This lot has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database, and is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato. -
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Sasanian Banded Agate Stamp Seal
3rd-7th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £169
Comprising a domed body carved from banded agate and having a natural crystal-lined cavity to one side, drilled through the base, underside with engraved linear motif, possibly an altar. 14.3 grams, 23 mm
UK private collection before 2000. Acquired on the UK art market. Property of a London gentleman. This lot has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database, and is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.
