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LOT 1370
West Central Asian Bronze Stamp Seal with Cross
CIRCA 2300-2000 B.C.
1 3/4 in. (67.1 grams, 45.5 mm).
Circular stamp seal with segmented face; accompanied by an old scholarly note, typed and signed by W.G. Lambert, late Professor of Assyriology, University of Birmingham, 1970-1993, which states: 'Stamp Seal of Silver 45 x 45 x 19 mm. This is round with notched outer edge, flat face and flat back on which is mounted a handle of inverted U-shape. The design is compartmented and consists of kind of four-armed cross with four small circles at its centre and more (drilled) circles along the arms, which diminish in width toward the edges. This comes from West Central Asia and dates to c. 2300-2000 B.C. It is heavy and generally in good condition. The incrustation on the surface could be removed.' [No Reserve]
ProvenanceEx London, UK, collection, 1990s.
Accompanied by an old scholarly note, typed and signed by Professor W.G. Lambert with reference no.W.861.
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