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LOT 0218
Urartian Bifacial Stone Stamp Seal
1ST MILLENNIUM B.C.
1 1/4 in. (19.7 grams, 33 mm).
Tabular seal with large suspension hole; bifacial design comprising (A) a large winged creature with textured surface above two running gazelles; (B) a lion pouncing on a smaller quadruped.
ProvenanceAcquired 1969-1999.
From the private collection of the late Mr S.M., London, UK, thence by descent.
Accompanied by a copy of a report by Dr Habil, Pieter Gert van der Veen, Head of the Biblical Archaeology study form (ABA) der Studiengemeinschaft Wort und Wissen e.V.
Accompanying note dates the seal to Iron Age II (9th-8th century B.C.)
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Western Asiatic Terracotta Wine Vessel
4th-3rd millennium B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £234
Comprising a cylindrical body rising from a flat base to a wide mouth, decorated with thick bands painted in red pigment running around the base and vessel’s mouth, a stylised plant adorning the vessel’s body. 165 grams, 12.5 cm high
Fine condition.
Acquired 1970s-1990s. Ex Rabi Gallery, Mayfair, London, UK. From a specialist collection of pottery. -
Sassanian Gold Ring with Garnet Gemstone
Circa 2nd-3rd century A.D.Estimate: £500 - 700 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £250
Flat-section hoop with scooped shoulders, carinated bezel with small secondary cell connected to one shoulder, inset bevelled garnet cabochon. 5.41 grams, 23.67 mm overall, 16.68 mm internal diameter (approximate size British H 1/2, USA 4, Europe 6.81, Japan 6)
Acquired 1970-2010. Collection of a late Japanese gentleman. -
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Western Asiatic Bronze Openwork Door Fittings
13th-14th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £780
Each discoid in plan with decoratively notched circumference, ogival centre with pierced ornament, concentric bands of incised annulets, chevrons and other geometric forms; each accompanied by a custom-made display stand. 1.03 kg total, 20-20.5 cm wide (1.5 kg total, 30.5 cm high each including stand)
Acquired 1960s-1970s. From a UK private collection, 1981.
