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LOT 1191
Syrian Haematite Cylinder Seal with Deity
CIRCA 2500-1800 B.C.
3/8 in. (0.83 grams, 10 mm).
A small seal with a deity on a throne, two worshippers before and a star as a filler motif; supplied with a museum-quality impression. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceFrom the private collection of a European gentleman (1942-2024), formed since the 1970s.
Accompanied by a previous typed catalogue slip with collection no.30.
Cf. similar seals n Wilson, J.A., Allen, T.G., Ancient Oriental Cylinder and Other Seals, with a description of the collection of Mrs. William H.Moore, Chicago, 1940, figs.25-26.
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Western Asiatic Steatite Cylinder Seal with Deity and Beasts
Circa 1500 B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £156
Showing a crescent moon and a standing beast, unusual filler motifs including a snake, an altar and a seated deity with a fringed skirt; supplied with a museum-quality impression. 3.65 grams, 20 mm
From the private collection of a European gentleman (1942-2024), formed since the 1970s. Accompanied by a previous typed catalogue slip with collection no.50. -
West Central Asian Bronze Seal Matrix with 'Eyes'
Circa 2000-1500 B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £26
Openwork seal with a tall handle, accompanied by an old scholarly note, typed and signed by W.G. Lambert, late Professor of Assyriology, University of Birmingham, 1970-1993, which states: 'Stamp Seal of Bronze, 26 x 26 x 17 mm. This has a round flat engraved face, and the back rises steeply to the pierced loop handle. The design appears as abstract, that is it does nor depict anything from nature.This comes from west central Asia and dates to c. 2000-1500 B.C. It is in very good condition.' 12.8 grams, 36 mm
Acquired in the late 1980s-early 1990s. Ex property of a West London businessman. Academically researched and catalogued by the late Professor Lambert in the early 1990s. Accompanied by a copy of a scholarly report, numbered D-5, typed and signed by Professor Wilfrid George Lambert. -
Western Asiatic Terracotta Vessel with Zebu and Peepal Leaves
1st millennium B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £416
Bulbous body with a narrow foot and short tubular neck, polychrome band with a peacock, peepal leaves, and a standing zebu. 505 grams, 13.9 cm
Ex Abelita collection, 1990s.
