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LOT 1086
West Central Asian Bronze Stamp Seal Matrix with Vulture
CIRCA 2300-2000 B.C.
1 1/2 in. (10 grams, 37 mm).
Showing a vulture with spread wings, remains of 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, 22 x 34 x 8mm. This has the form of what is depicted, with flat face, flat back, and the remains of a handle of strip metal on the back. The design shows an eagle or vulture with head sideways at the top and wings spread each side, the talons at the bottom being chipped. This comes from west central Asia and dates to c. 2300-2000 B.C. It is a rare type and in fair condition. Incrustation on the surface could be removed.'
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 1086
West Central Asian Bronze Stamp Seal Matrix with Vulture
Sold for (Inc. bp): £208
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