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LOT 1230
West Central Asian Bronze Stamp Seal with Quadrate Cross
CIRCA 2300-2000 B.C.
2 in. (68.2 grams, 52 mm).
Discoid 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 Bronze. 51x51x16 mm. This is round with zig-zag outer edge, flat face and flat back in the centre of which is a loop handle on inverted U-shape. the design, which is both compartmented and open-work, consists of a quadrate cross within an outer band which as loops on its inner side, and the zig-zag on its outer side. This comes from west central Asia and dates to c.2300-2000 B.C. It is covered with incrustation, which could be removed. The metal appears to be in good condition.'
ProvenanceAcquired in the late 1980s-early 1990s.
Ex property of a West London businessman.
Academically researched and catalogued by the late Professor Lambert in the early 1990s.
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 1230
West Central Asian Bronze Stamp Seal with Quadrate Cross
Estimate £100 - 140€120 - 160 (for guidance only)$140 - 190 (for guidance only)
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Opening Bid: £50
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Discoid stamp seal with segmented face and central horned animal (ibex?) ;loop handle to the reverse. 37.8 grams, 46 mm
Acquired in the late 1980s-early 1990s. Ex property of a West London businessman. Academically researched by the late Professor Lambert in the early 1990s. 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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UK private collection before 2000. Acquired on the UK art market. Property of a London gentleman. 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.
