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LOT 0232
Western Asiatic Black Stone Cylinder Seal with Worship Scene
2ND-1ST MILLENNIUM B.C.
7/8 in. (3.09 grams, 21.8 mm).
Comprising a standing figure in profile with both arms raised towards a supine figure with a pile of transverse knives above and a goat or ibex below; to the rear, a standing horse above a kneeling figure with an adze and a crouching dog perpendicular; 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 0232
Western Asiatic Black Stone Cylinder Seal with Worship Scene
Sold for (Inc. bp): £624
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Old Babylonian Tall Copper Statuette of a Priest
Circa 1894-1595 B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £5,980
Modelled in the round standing figure wearing a floor-length robe; the head surmounted by a pillbox hat with thick shoulder-length hair to the rear, prominent triangular nose flanked by incised lentoid eyes, thick lips and a strong segmented bead; the arms bent forwards at the elbow to support a dish or patera; ellipsoid-section body and D-shaped flange for the feet; small lug to the underside; mounted on a custom-made stand. 540 grams total, 20.5 cm including stand
Moussaieff collection, Israel, formed from 1948. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate number no.13287-251143. -
Sasanian Banded Agate Stamp Seal with Portrait
Circa 3rd-7th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £195
With incuse profile bust with beard. 1.64 grams, 11.42 mm
From the private collection of a European gentleman (1942-2024), formed since the 1970s. -
Western Asiatic Red-Painted Terracotta Vessel
8th-9th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £140
With broad shoulder and a wide neck, flared rim; ribbed loop handle with applied pellet above; polychrome painted scroll and mesh designs. 320 grams, 11.5 cm wide
UK collection, 1990s. Acquired on the UK art market, before 2000. Private collection, Mr M.V., a London-based businessman.
