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LOT 1197
West Central Asian Bronze Human Figural Stamp Seal
CIRCA 2200-1800 B.C.
1 1/2 in. (23 grams, 40 mm).
Compartmented stamp seal with a stalk handle, accompanied by 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: 'Stamp Seal of Bronze, 40 x 33.5 x 22 mm. This has flat face and flat back, on which a tall stalk handle is mounted. it has an unusual shape, and the design is both compartmented and open-work in part. it may be a stylized depiction of a standing human figure akimbo, but if not the matter is open. This comes from west central Asia and dates to c. 2200-1800 B.C. The metal is in good condition, but the edges of the piece are dented in places. It is a rare design.'
ProvenanceFrom the late S M collection, London, UK, 1969-1999.
Accompanied by an original typed and signed scholarly note by the late W.G. Lambert, Professor of Assyriology at the University of Birmingham, 1970-1993.
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 1197
West Central Asian Bronze Human Figural Stamp Seal
Estimate £200 - 300€230 - 350 (for guidance only)$270 - 410 (for guidance only)
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