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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.
ProvenanceEx 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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Large Western Asiatic Silver-Coloured Metal Ring with Agate Calligraphic Gemstone
20th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £1,170
Comprising a D-section hoop set with a turquoise-coloured cabochon at the base; large bezel with engraved decoration beneath and on the rim, set with red intaglio engraved with Arabic text. 20.52 grams, 33.88 mm overall, 21.97 mm internal diameter (approximate size British W, USA 11, Europe 25, Japan 24)
From the family collection of a Hampstead gentleman; formerly acquired in the 1980s. 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. -
Western Asiatic Silver Ring with Garnet
12th-13th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £312
D-section hoop and domed boss with inset cabochon. 5.31 grams, 29.53 mm overall, 15.81 x 19.43 mm internal diameter (approximate size British N 1/2, USA 6 3/4, Europe 14.35, Japan 13)
Acquired in the 1980s. Private collection, Switzerland, thence by descent. Private collection, since the late 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. -
Babylonian Terracotta Relief with Astarte
2nd millennium B.C. and laterSold for (Inc. bp): £494
Fragment with applied vertical female figure supporting her breasts in her hands, flanked by incised lateral wing motifs, a marriage. 350 grams, 13.5 cm
Acquired in the mid 1980s-1990s. Private collection, Switzerland, thence by descent. Private collection, since the late 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.
