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LOT 1142
Western Asiatic Black Stone Seal with Cross
4TH MILLENNIUM B.C.
2 1/2 in. (124 grams, 64 mm).
Carved in the round, ellipsoid in plan with handle formed as a recumbent beast; underside with incised hatching; incised cross to one edge of the handle.
ProvenanceCollected from 1970-1999.
From the collection of the late Mr S.M., London, UK.
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LOT 1142
Western Asiatic Black Stone Seal with Cross
Estimate £200 - 300€230 - 350 (for guidance only)$270 - 410 (for guidance only)
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Opening Bid: £350
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Tell Halaf Terracotta Painted Vessel
2900-2500 B.C.Estimate: £1,800 - 2,400 (‡+bp*)
Opening Bid: £1,000
Biconical in profile with narrow base, broad shoulder and everted flared rim; painted concentric herringbone band to the shoulder and swags beneath. 712 grams, 18 cm wide
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Western Asiatic Bronze Handle
Circa 3rd-2nd century B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £52
With suspension loop, rectangular-section shank, recurved lower body with ribbed cross-section, acorn finial. 61 grams, 10.9 cm
From a collection acquired on the UK art market from various auction houses and collections mostly before 2000. From an important Cambridgeshire estate; thence by descent.
