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LOT 1886
Western Asiatic Bronze Bowl with Heavy Rim
1ST MILLENNIUM B.C.
5 1/4 in. (175 grams, 13.5 cm).
Squat in profile with inturned rim, incised ring to inner face; accretion to base. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceEx Abelita collection, 1990s.
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LOT 1886
Western Asiatic Bronze Bowl with Heavy Rim
Estimate £50 - 70€58 - 81 (for guidance only)$68 - 95 (for guidance only)
Opening Bid
£5 (EUR 6; USD 7) +BP*
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Urartu Black Stone Stamp-Cylinder Seal with Recumbent Horned Quadruped
Circa 900-700 B.C.Estimate: £1,200 - 1,700 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £600
With mythological winged animals, accompanied by a copy of an old scholarly note, typed and signed by W.G. Lambert, late Professor of Assyriology, University of Birmingham, 1970-1993, which states: 'Description of Stamp-Cylinder Seal of black stone, 25 x 19 mm. Sides: two walking winged horned quadrupeds, a backwards looking horned quadruped. Base: a recumbent horned quadruped. This is from Urartu, the area around lake Van, and dates from c.900-700 B.C. The creatures depicted are typical of Urartian art generally. Save for a chip off the handle, condition fine.'; supplied with a museum-quality impression. 6.65 grams, 24.7 mm
Private collection, London, UK. Accompanied by a copy of an old scholarly note, typed and signed by W.G. Lambert, late Professor of Assyriology, University of Birmingham, 1987. -
Sasanian Carnelian Stamp Seal with Fish
Circa 3rd-7th century A.D.Estimate: £30 - 40 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £5
Discoid type with ellipsoid face and incuse fish motif; supplied with a museum-quality impression. 2.42 grams, 13.87 mm
Private collection, 1980s. Acquired on the UK art market. Private collection, London, UK. -
Sasanian Carnelian Gemstone of an Ibex with Inscription
5th-7th century A.D.Estimate: £400 - 600 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £200
Discoid in plan with incuse ibex with the legs folded beneath the body; text in the field; supplied with a museum-quality impression. 0.42 grams, 11 mm
Private English collection, formed between the late 1970s and early 1990s. Private collection, London, UK.
