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West Central Asian Bronze Stamp Seal Matrix with Rosette Cross West Central Asian Bronze Stamp Seal Matrix with Rosette Cross West Central Asian Bronze Stamp Seal Matrix with Rosette Cross West Central Asian Bronze Stamp Seal Matrix with Rosette Cross West Central Asian Bronze Stamp Seal Matrix with Rosette Cross West Central Asian Bronze Stamp Seal Matrix with Rosette Cross
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LOT 1315

West Central Asian Bronze Stamp Seal Matrix with Rosette Cross

CIRCA 2300-2000 B.C.

1 3/4 in. (26 grams, 44 mm).

Openwork quatrefoil with triangular loop to the reverse; 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, 43 x 43 x 19 mm. This is an open-work compartmented seal bearing the shape of the design: a rosette with four petals, with an extra layer around the edge. on the back there is a handle of thick sheet metal in an inverted V-shape. This comes from West Central Asia and dates to c. 2300-2000 B.C. It is an unusual design. The outer rim is dented a little, otherwise it is in good condition.'

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 1315

West Central Asian Bronze Stamp Seal Matrix with Rosette Cross

Estimate £100 - 140€120 - 160 (for guidance only)$140 - 190 (for guidance only)

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