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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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Large Bactrian Pottery Chalice
2nd-1st millennium B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £117
With flared base and short cylindrical stem; tapering bowl with inverted rim, two decorative incised circumferential bands beneath the rim. 1.37 kg, 20.5 cm high
Acquired 1980-2015. Ex Abelita family collection. -
Massive Central Asian Bronze Figural Compartmented Stamp Seal with Engraved Animal Backplate
Circa 2300-2000 B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £1,040
Accompanied by a typed and signed scholarly note written by Professor Wilfrid George Lambert FBA (1926-2011), historian, archaeologist, and specialist in Assyriology and Near Eastern archaeology, in the late 1980s and early 1990s, which states: 'This is round, with outer scalloped edge. The face is flat, and so is the back, with angular pierced handle mounted. The design on the face is both compartmented and open-work. It is repeated on the back with linear scratching. It shows a standing man holding a hare in each of his outstretched arms, while two birds are perched on his shoulders. The whole design is put within an outer band with the outer scalloped rim. This comes from west central Asia and dates to c. 2300-2000 B.C. It is extremely large and has a rare, possibly unique design. The engraving on the back is rare with its regularly notched edges to all the creatures. The outer rim is dented, and one small section of the outer band is lacking, but otherwise it is in good condition.' 82.8 grams, 87 mm
Ex S Collection, London, UK, 1970-1990s. Accompanied by a typed scholarly note signed by Professor Wilfrid George Lambert FBA (1926-2011), historian, archaeologist, and specialist in Assyriology and Near Eastern archaeology, in the late 1980s and early 1990s with reference no.R-910. -
Western Asiatic Ladybug Gemstone Amulet
Circa 1st millennium B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £208
Carved in the round from red carnelian, the wing case with drilled pellets and drilled through the head for suspension. 2.6 grams, 17 mm
Ex old English collection. London art market, pre 2000. Property of a London, UK, gentleman.
