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LOT 1391
Sold for (Inc. bp): £247
WESTERN ASIATIC AGATE SCARABOID STAMP SEAL
1ST MILLENNIUM B.C. OR LATER
1 in. (6.74 grams, 24 mm).
1ST MILLENNIUM B.C. OR LATER
1 in. (6.74 grams, 24 mm).
Scaraboid type in banded agate with domed upper face, obverse with beaded ring enclosing three panels: upper, a standing robed figure holds up a deer by its hindleg (in sacrifice?); middle: text of eight characters, possibly Eastern Syriac script; bottom: inverted bird in flight.
PROVENANCE:
Acquired between 1965-2020.
Private collection, London.
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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TimeLine Auctions follows a rigorous vetting process to ensure the authenticity and legality of all items, reinforcing our commitment to integrity and responsible trading. Each antiquity, antique, and coin lot undergoes thorough examination by a vetting committee of at least ten external specialists, professional trade association members, scientists, and archaeologists: Our Vetting Process
AUCTIONS:
TimeLine is a leading auction house specialising in antiquities, ancient art, collectables, natural history, coins, medals, and books. Our auctions offer museums, collectors, historians, and enthusiasts the opportunity to acquire unique and historically significant pieces.
