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LOT 0215
Western Asiatic Black Stone Stamp Seal with Processional Scene
1ST MILLENNIUM B.C.
2 in. (18.9 grams, 52 mm).
Rectangular in plan with frieze depicting a seated figure, two bovines in two registers, a facing female and facing male with a cross-headed shaft, two bovines in two registers, a standing figure; accompanied by a museum-quality impression.
ProvenanceCollected from 1970-1999.
From the collection of the late Mr S.M., London, UK.
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LOT 0215
Western Asiatic Black Stone Stamp Seal with Processional Scene
Estimate £500 - 700€580 - 810 (for guidance only)$680 - 950 (for guidance only)
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Ancient Bead Group
1st millennium B.C. and laterSold for (Inc. bp): £390
Comprising beads in various materials including ceramic, lapis lazuli, glass, and stone. 61 grams total, 2-32 mm
Ex property of a late Japanese collector, 1970-2000s. -
Western Asiatic Bronze Spindle Whorl on Distaff
2nd millennium B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £39
Distaff with spiral slot to the thicker end, separate domed whorl and tapering shank. 60 grams, 32 cm
Collected from 1969-1999. From the collection of the late Mr S.M., London, UK.
Spindle whorls are one of the most durable traces of textile craft in the archaeological record. They can be found in copious quantities and diverse types. Whorls in the shape of discs, cylinders and cones of clay, bone, stone and other more precious materials are widespread in all areas and periods, evidencing the skills of craftswomen engaged in textile production. -
Western Asiatic Club-Shaped Pendant with Turquoise
1st millennium B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £195
Sheet gold tapering sleeve with loop and applied granule clusters, inset turquoise bead; Assyrian workmanship. 1.24 grams, 30 mm
Ex property of a late Japanese collector, 1970-2000s.