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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 Double Animal Spouted Vessel
8th-9th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £351
Biconvex body with spout formed as an animal-head, filler to the rear with crimped rim and ribbed loop between; traces of painted design. 1.32 kg, 24.7 cm
UK collection, 1990s. Acquired on the UK art market, before 2000. Private collection, Mr M.V., a London-based businessman. -
Western Asiatic Terracotta Vessel with Lion-Head with Glass Eyes
8th-9th century A.D.Estimate: £400 - 600 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £220
With biconical profile and flared foot, cable-twist strap handle, applied raised band to the shoulder and neck; discoid feline head with filler hole and spout, inset turquoise-coloured scaphoid eyes. 739 grams, 19.7 cm
UK collection, 1990s. Acquired on the UK art market, before 2000. Private collection, Mr M.V., a London-based businessman. -
Western Asiatic Glass Vessel Collection
Circa 12th-14th century A.D.Estimate: £300 - 400 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £160
Including four miniature amphorae each with a ribbed collar to the neck, and a fifth with sealing wax at the mouth. 130 grams total, 9.2-14.2 cm
with Archaeologia, Switzerland, before 1983. Ex private North American collection. London private collection, 2016.
