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LOT 1754
Western Asiatic Black Stone Stamp Seal with Master of Animals
1ST MILLENNIUM B.C.
7/8 in. (6.66 grams, 21 mm).
Scaraboid type with incised segmentation to upper face; underside with median standing figure with arms extended above two leaping ovicaprids, the classic 'Master of Animals' motif; 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 1754
Western Asiatic Black Stone Stamp Seal with Master of Animals
Estimate £80 - 100€93 - 116 (for guidance only)$108 - 135 (for guidance only)
Opening Bid
£5 (EUR 6; USD 7) +BP*
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Western Asiatic Black Stone Stamp Seal with Animals
2nd-1st millennium B.C.Estimate: £60 - 80 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £5
Triangular in plan with knop handle to the reverse, incuse motif of a running wolf and fleeing ovicaprid; supplied with a museum-quality impression. 4 grams, 20 mm
From the private collection of a European gentleman (1942-2024), formed since the 1970s. -
Western Asiatic Stone Amulet and Stamp Seal Collection
1st millennium B.C.Estimate: £70 - 90 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £5
Including drum-shaped type with drilled clusters, plano-convex type with pierced lug handle and quadruped, and other types. 14.1 grams total, 12-26 mm
From the private collection of a European gentleman (1942-2024), formed since the 1970s. -
Holy Land Pottery Jug
Bronze Age, 3rd-2nd millennium B.C.Estimate: £50 - 70 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £5
Ovate body with ring foot, tall neck with carinated collar and flared mouth, strap handle. 750 grams, 21.3 cm
Acquired by the vendor's father in London, circa 1960. Acquired Cheffins Auctions, UK.
