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LOT 0223
Western Asiatic Black Stone Cylinder Seal with Figural Scene
2ND-1ST MILLENNIUM B.C.
1 in. (6.94 grams, 26.9 mm).
Frieze comprising two panels: left: advancing figure in profile with tall headgear, one hand raised to a vertical frond or tree, second figure facing with circular void at the hips; right: profile figure in ankle-length robe with flounces and fringe detailing, one hand raised to a vase with flowers, second figure in open-fronted tunic holding a staff; 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 0223
Western Asiatic Black Stone Cylinder Seal with Figural Scene
Sold for (Inc. bp): £390
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Western Asiatic Black Stone Cylinder Seal with Master of Animals
2nd-1st millennium B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £780
With frieze depicting a profile figure standing on a hatched block, one hand extended above the neck of a rearing horse, the other relaxed holding a leash extending to a standing dog(?); gryphon above, foal beneath the horse, objects in the field; supplied with a museum-quality impression. 2.43 grams, 24.2 mm
From the private collection of a European gentleman (1942-2024), formed since the 1970s. -
Kushan-Sasanian Chalcedony Stamp Seal
3rd-4th century AD. and laterSold for (Inc. bp): £20
Plano-convex type with narrow transverse hole; possibly later incuse zebu standing with possibly later inscription above. 13.6 grams, 24 mm
Private collection, 1970s. Acquired Chiswick Auctions, 2 February, 2016, no.109. Private collection, London, UK. -
Sasanian Chalcedony Stamp Seal with Animal
Circa 3rd-7th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £78
With segmented body, incuse quadruped to underside. 13.80 grams, 27.01 mm
From the private collection of a European gentleman (1942-2024), formed since the 1970s.
