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LOT 1411
Western Asiatic Black Stone Cylinder Seal with Insects
2ND-1ST MILLENNIUM B.C.
5/8 in. (0.35 grams, 16.7 mm).
Frieze of rows of insects within linear borders; 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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Western Asiatic Black Stone Cylinder Seal with Figural Scene
2nd-1st millennium B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £390
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. 6.94 grams, 26.9 mm
From the private collection of a European gentleman (1942-2024), formed since the 1970s. -
Old Babylonian Terracotta Plaque of Demon Pazuzu
Circa 1750-1550 B.C.Estimate: £800 - 1,000 (‡+bp*)
Opening Bid: £400
Ovoid in plan with moulded high-relief facial detailing, suspension ledge to reverse. 170 grams, 10.9 cm
From the collection of Contessa L.G., assembled in the 1980s. Private collection, acquired in Switzerland in 1999. Accompanied by a copy of an Art Loss Register certificate, no.S00066787. -
Western Asiatic Glass and Stone Bead Necklace String
1st millennium B.C. and laterSold for (Inc. bp): £20
Composed mainly of oblate and annular beads with larger beads at the centre, restrung. 16.8 grams, 44 cm
Ex London, UK, collection, 1990s.
