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LOT 1017
Western Asiatic Alabaster Vessel
2ND-1ST MILLENNIUM B.C.
4 in. (549 grams, 10 cm high).
With tall tubular body and broad flange rim.
ProvenanceAcquired 1980-2015.
Ex Abelita family collection.
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Western Asiatic Stone Cylinder Seal Trial Piece: -num, son of Ad-da-al(?)-a/za(?)
2nd-1st millennium B.C. or laterSold for (Inc. bp): £130
Steatite or talc with two columns of cuneiform text, un-drilled: -num, son of Ad-da-al(?)-a/za(?); possibly unfinished. 6.06 grams, 30 mm
Acquired 1970s-1996. Property of a North American collector, collection no.083. London collection, 2016. -
Western Asiatic Red Jasper Cylinder Seal
2nd-1st millennium B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £91
With incised linear ornament and drilled pellets. 6.3 grams, 32 mm
Acquired 1970s-1996. Property of a North American collector; collection no.22. London collection, 2016. -
Western Asiatic Chalcedony Bull Amulet
Circa 3rd millennium B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £169
Carved figure of a recumbent bull with headed turned, drilled eyes, legs folded beneath the body; drilled at the midriff and shoulders for use as a bead. 12.7 grams, 32 mm
Acquired 1970s-1996. Property of a North American collector. London collection, 2016.
