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LOT 1202
West Central Asian Bronze Stamp Seal Matrix with Walking Quadruped
CIRCA 2000-1500 B.C.
1 in. (21 grams, 26 mm).
Discoid with large looped handle 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 20 x 26mm. This has a round, slightly concave face and a back which rises steeply to a stalk handle with pierced loop. The design on the face, done in intaglio, consists of a walking winged quadruped with tail raised. This comes from west central Asia and dates to c. 2000-1500 B.C. It is a less common type, and the metal is sound.'
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 1202
West Central Asian Bronze Stamp Seal Matrix with Walking Quadruped
Sold for (Inc. bp): £94
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West Central Asian Bronze Stamp Seal Matrix with Rosette Cross
Circa 2300-2000 B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £94
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.' 26 grams, 44 mm
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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Western Asiatic Bronze Ring with Aramaic Seal Gemstone
Late 1st millennium B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £143
Broad hoop with columnar bezel, beaded rim, inset later carnelian cloison with incised Aramaic text. 8.03 grams, 28.41 mm overall, 18.64 mm internal diameter (approximate size British Q, USA 8, Europe 17.49, Japan 16)
Ex London, UK, collection, early 2000s. -
Western Asiatic Inscribed Bronze Ring Group
1st millennium B.C. and laterEstimate: £100 - 140 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £50
Comprising three rings with slender hoops and bezels with incised inscription. 6.06 grams total, 18-23 mm
From the collection of a gentleman, acquired on the London art market in the 1990s.
