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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.'
ProvenanceEx 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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