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LOT 0192
Syrian Haematite Cylinder Seal with Rosettes
CIRCA 1900-1600 B.C.
7/8 in. (9.03 grams, 22 mm).
With rosettes arranged in rows; the design consists of rosettes, each composed of one central hole surrounded by six other holes, rosettes are arranged in alternate rows of four and five: four rows of four and four rows of five in total; accompanied by a museum quality impression and 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: 'Cylinder Seal of Hematite, 22.5 x 11.5 mm. The condition is very good.'
ProvenanceFrom the private collection of a North American lady, formed 1970s-early 1990s, with collection reference no.P44.
Accompanied by a copy of a scholarly note, typed and signed by Professor Wilfrid George Lambert dated August 1990 and an old photograph.
This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate number no.12933-246707.
Cf. Collon, D., The Seal Impressions from Tell Atchana/Alalakh, Neukirchen-Vluyn, 1975, nos.159-164.
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