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West Central Asian Bronze Stamp Seal Matrix with Greek Cross West Central Asian Bronze Stamp Seal Matrix with Greek Cross West Central Asian Bronze Stamp Seal Matrix with Greek Cross West Central Asian Bronze Stamp Seal Matrix with Greek Cross West Central Asian Bronze Stamp Seal Matrix with Greek Cross West Central Asian Bronze Stamp Seal Matrix with Greek Cross
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LOT 1081

West Central Asian Bronze Stamp Seal Matrix with Greek Cross

CIRCA 2300-2000 B.C.

1 3/4 in. (22 grams, 45 mm).

Circular openwork seal with cross motif; accompanied by typed and signed note by the late W.G. Lambert, Professor of Assyriology at the University of Birmingham, 1970-1993, which states: 'Stamp Seal of Bronze, 44 x 45 x 15 mm. This is round, with flat compartmented and open-work face, and flat back on which a handle of inverted U-shape is mounted. The design consists of a central Greek cross joined to a segmented outer band by a single strut from the middle of the outer arms, and three pairs of struts, two from each arm of the cross, one from the single strut. This comes from west central Asia and dates to c. 2300-2000 B.C. The outer rim is a little dented, but otherwise it is in very good condition and a fine example of its kind.'

Provenance

Ex collection of a late London gentleman, 1990s.

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 1081

West Central Asian Bronze Stamp Seal Matrix with Greek Cross

Sold for (Inc. bp): £117

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