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LOT 1478
Western Asiatic Bronze Bracelet with Ibex Head Terminals
1ST MILLENNIUM B.C.
2 5/8 in. (13.7 grams, 66 mm).
Comprising a penannular round-section body and stylised ibex-head finials with curving horns. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceFrom the private collection of a European gentleman (1942-2024), formed since the 1970s.
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LOT 1478
Western Asiatic Bronze Bracelet with Ibex Head Terminals
Sold for (Inc. bp): £91
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West Central Asian Bronze Stamp Seal with Cross
Circa 2300-2000 B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £39
Circular stamp seal with segmented face; accompanied by an old scholarly note, typed and signed by W.G. Lambert, late Professor of Assyriology, University of Birmingham, 1970-1993, which states: 'Stamp Seal of Silver 45 x 45 x 19 mm. This is round with notched outer edge, flat face and flat back on which is mounted a handle of inverted U-shape. The design is compartmented and consists of kind of four-armed cross with four small circles at its centre and more (drilled) circles along the arms, which diminish in width toward the edges. This comes from West Central Asia and dates to c. 2300-2000 B.C. It is heavy and generally in good condition. The incrustation on the surface could be removed.' 67.1 grams, 45.5 mm
Ex London, UK, collection, 1990s. Accompanied by an old scholarly note, typed and signed by Professor W.G. Lambert with reference no.W.861. -
Western Asiatic Stone Stamp Seal with Inscription
1st millennium B.C.Estimate: £350 - 450 (+bp*)
Current Winning Bid: £200
Pierced tapering handle to reverse, billeted border enclosing profile standing bull and legend in Indus Valley script. 21.1 grams, 28 mm
From the London collection of the late Mr S.M., 1969-1999. -
Holy Land Terracotta Pinched Rim Oil Lamp
Iron Age, late 1st millennium B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £33
A shallow oil lamp with an open body and a pinched spout. 90 grams, 89 mm
From the collection of a Yorkshire, UK gentleman, items collected in the Holy Land in the 1960s.
