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LOT 1288

Very Large West Central Asian Bronze Stamp Seal Matrix with Standing Figure

CIRCA 2300-2000 B.C.

2 7/8 in. (83 grams, 74 mm).

Annular in form with dentilled edge and pierced lug to reverse, openwork outline stylised figure.

Provenance

Ex collection of a late London gentleman, 1990s.
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 1288

Very Large West Central Asian Bronze Stamp Seal Matrix with Standing Figure

Sold for (Inc. bp): £208

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