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LOT 0246
Western Asiatic Black Stone Cylinder Seal with Figural Combat Scene
2ND-1ST MILLENNIUM B.C.
3/4 in. (3.28 grams, 21 mm).
Polished haematite cylinder with incuse frieze depicting a standing profile human figure in flounced kilt and mesh tunic brandishing a dagger towards a rearing ibex, with two smaller ovicaprids at his feet, bird above his shoulder; accompanied by a museum-quality impression.
ProvenanceFrom a Cotswold, UK, collection, item no.115; as seen and catalogued by the late Professor Wilfrid George Lambert pre 1990.
FootnotesThe late W.G. Lambert was Professor of Assyriology at the University of Birmingham in the period 1970-1993.
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LOT 0246
Western Asiatic Black Stone Cylinder Seal with Figural Combat Scene
Sold for (Inc. bp): £780
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Western Asiatic Grey Stone Geometric Cylinder Seal
3rd millennium B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £234
With carved geometric design of chevrons and fusils on a hatched field. 5.1 grams, 18 mm
From a Cotswold, UK, collection, item no.61; as seen and catalogued by the late Professor Wilfrid George Lambert pre 1990.
The late W.G. Lambert was Professor of Assyriology at the University of Birmingham in the period 1970-1993. -
Western Asiatic Schist Cylinder Seal with Presentation Scene
2nd-1st millennium B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £286
With frieze depicting a seated figure in fringed robe facing a recumbent bull beside an altar, frond and star in the field. 11.9 grams, 27 mm
Acquired 1970s-1996. Property of a North American collector; collection no.062. London collection, 2016. -
Sassanian Gold Ring with Garnet Intaglio
Circa 3rd century A.D.Estimate: £1,500 - 2,000 (‡+bp*)
Opening Bid: £750
Hollow-formed with ellipsoid stepped bezel, granule to one edge for alignment, inset cabochon intaglio of a nude male gripping the edges of an arch. 7.52 grams, 24.20 mm overall, 18.16 mm internal diameter (approximate size British K, USA 5 1/4, Europe 9.95, Japan 9)
Private Swiss collection, acquired 1999. Ex Surena collection, London, UK. Private European collection.
