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LOT 1442
Syrian Steatite Cylinder Seal
CIRCA 1300 B.C.
3/4 in. (3.36 grams, 18 mm).
A small cylinder seal showing a beast looking back, a winged sun and a flying duck, star and eye motifs as fillers; 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.59.
Cf. parallel for the beast in Weber, O., Der Alte Orient, II volumes, Leipzig, 1920, no.50 (from Babylon).
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West Central Asian Bronze Quadrate Cross Seal Matrix
Circa 2300-2000 B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £39
Comprising a cross-shaped body with a small loop on the reverse, 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, 39 x 38 x 12 mm. This bears the shape of the design, with flat compartmented face and flat back on which is mounted a loop handle for suspension. The design is a quadrate cross with small square in the middle, and to the end of each arm is added a rough oblong shape. This comes from west central Asia and dates to c. 2300-2000 B.C. It is generally in good condition, only the handle is worn and the outer edges are also a little worn in two places.' 17.1 grams, 39 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 U-388, typed and signed by Professor Wilfrid George Lambert. -
Holy Land Terracotta Footed Bowl
Bronze Age, 3rd millennium B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £65
With steep walls and a low flaring foot. 653 grams, 19.7 cm
From a UK collection formed in the 1980s. Property of an Essex, UK, gentleman. -
Sasanian Bronze Bowl
Circa 4th-6th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £65
Shallow sheet-bronze bowl with sloping walls and flattened base. 123 grams, 14.6 cm wide
From a London, UK, collection, 1990s-2010.
