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LOT 1369
Western Asiatic Alabaster Eye Idol Head
CIRCA 4TH-3RD MILLENNIUM B.C.
3/4 in. (2.28 grams, 15.85 mm).
Modelled in the round with two adjacent discs on a stem, ring-and-dot eye detailing. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceFrom the private collection of a European gentleman (1942-2024), formed since the 1970s.
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Western Asiatic Painted Channel Spouted Terracotta Vessel
8th-9th century A.D.Estimate: £150 - 200 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £75
With basal ring, bulbous body, loop handle and long pouring lip with strainer and thumb-pad; hatched and scrolled painted decoration. 292 grams, 17.7 cm
UK collection, 1990s. Acquired on the UK art market, before 2000. Private collection, Mr M.V., a London-based businessman. -
Sasanian Banded Agate Stamp Seal with Bust
Circa 3rd-7th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £46
Annular type with incuse profile bust to underside. 10.66 grams, 24.76 mm
From the private collection of a European gentleman (1942-2024), formed since the 1970s. -
West Central Asian Bronze Stamp Seal with Cross
Circa 2300-2000 B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £39
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.' 67.1 grams, 45.5 mm
Ex London, UK, collection, 1990s. Accompanied by an old scholarly note, typed and signed by Professor W.G. Lambert with reference no.W.861.
