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LOT 1262
Syrian Grey Stone Cylinder Seal with Figure Holding Fish
CIRCA 2600-2300 B.C.
1 in. (6.6 grams, 25 mm).
Cylinder with cord and bead handles; accompanied by a copy of an old scholarly note, typed and signed by W.G. Lambert, late Professor of Assyriology, University of Birmingham, 1970-1993, which states: 'Description of Cylinder Seal of cream/grey stone, 25 x 11.5 mm. Human figure, holding up large fish 9?), faces huge bird, behind which a stag is standing. The whole scene and deep cutting is typically Syrian c. 2600-2300 B.C. Clearly some mythological events are being portrayed, but this is not a common type and so far we cannot explain it. Condition is fine.'; supplied with a museum-quality impression. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceUK private collection, acquired 1980-1983.
Accompanied by a copy of a scholarly note, typed and signed by Professor Wilfrid George Lambert in October 1987.
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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LOT 1262
Syrian Grey Stone Cylinder Seal with Figure Holding Fish
Sold for (Inc. bp): £104
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Western Asiatic Gilt Manuscript
20th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £2,600
An extensive Arabic text, bound in cardboard covers, some pages with decorative borders; pages stained. 3.8 kg, 30.5 x 22.5 cm
From the family collection of a Hampstead gentleman; formerly acquired in the 1980s. 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. -
Aramaic Magic Bowl Group
4th-8th century A.D. and laterEstimate: £500 - 700 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £250
Comprising: large domed vessel with rounded rim and four painted segments each with repeated symbols; plus a smaller non ancient conical vessel with inturned rim, painted legend in three concentric rings and symbol to centre. 388 grams total, 9.1-16.5 cm
Acquired on the German art market, 1989-1995. with The Museum Gallery, 19 Bury Place, London, WC1, UK, 1998-2003. Property of a London based academic, 2003-present. 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.
These simple ceramic bowls, also known as magic bowls, each contain an Aramaic inscription, written in ink, which spirals from the centre. The bowls seem to have played an important part in domestic life. For example, during excavation in Nippur in 1889, one or more incantation bowls were found in each house together with domestic artefacts, most often in doorways or under floorboards in the corner of rooms. The bowls are predominantly apotropaic, and the inscriptions tend to protect their owners from misfortunes such as those faced in child-birth, illness and evil spirits. -
Cypriot Type Gold Flower Pendant
1st millennium B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £338
Composed of four radiating petals, applied granules below; tubular suspension loop with granulated collar to each end; not found in Cyprus. 0.7 grams, 24 mm
Ex property of a late Japanese collector, 1970-2000s. 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.
