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LOT 0224
Western Asiatic Black Stone Cylinder Seal with Court Scene
2ND-1ST MILLENNIUM B.C.
1 in. (7.34 grams, 23.74 mm).
Frieze depicting a court scene with seated figure in profile holding a dish towards a kneeling figure, with vase, gate and starburst between; supplied with a museum-quality impression. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceFrom the private collection of a European gentleman (1942-2024), formed since the 1970s.
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LOT 0224
Western Asiatic Black Stone Cylinder Seal with Court Scene
Sold for (Inc. bp): £338
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Western Asiatic Alabaster Vessel
Circa 500-400 B.C.Estimate: £400 - 600 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £200
Squat, 'bag' shaped vessel with flared rim and flat base. 150 grams, 60 mm
Private collection, 1990s-early 2000s. -
Sasanian Banded Agate Stamp Seal with Wolf
Circa 3rd-7th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £91
With possibly later frieze of an advancing wolf beneath a crescent moon 11.85 grams, 24.10 mm
From the private collection of a European gentleman (1942-2024), formed since the 1970s. -
Sasanian Carnelian Gemstone of an Ibex with Inscription
5th-7th century A.D.Estimate: £500 - 700 (+bp*)
Current Winning Bid: £300
Discoid in plan with incuse ibex with the legs folded beneath the body; text in the field; supplied with a museum-quality impression. 0.42 grams, 11 mm
Private English collection, formed between the late 1970s and early 1990s. Private collection, London, UK.
