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LOT 0287
Sold for (Inc. bp): £572
WESTERN ASIATIC ALABASTER BIFACIAL STAMP SEAL WITH VULTURE, SNAKE AND WINGED LION
SUSA II, CIRCA 3000 B.C.
1 1/8 in. (11.5 grams, 29 mm wide).
SUSA II, CIRCA 3000 B.C.
1 1/8 in. (11.5 grams, 29 mm wide).
Discoid with transverse piercing; one side with incuse profile image of a winged quadruped; the other side with a bird in flight flanked by a fish and serpent; supplied with a museum-quality impression of each face.
PROVENANCE:
Ex S Collection, London, UK, 1970-1990s.
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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.
