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LOT 0942
Western Asiatic Bronze Cylinder Seal Pendant
LATE 2ND-EARLY 1ST MILLENNIUM B.C.
1 in. (19.2 grams, 26 mm).
A rare bronze cylinder seal with loop; two registers depicting figures with a wheeled vehicle, domestic animals and other items; possibly from the Bactria-Margiana archaeological complex.
ProvenanceAcquired 1969-1999.
London collection of the late S.M., thence by descent.
Cf. cylinder seal of similar type of Bronze Age date in the collection of the British Museum, London, under reference 1936,1223.3.
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Western Asiatic Dish with Star
Late 1st millennium B.C.Estimate: £180 - 240 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £100
A broad ceramic dish with raised flange rim and deep wall, painted design of concentric rings to the inner rim and inner face, central star motif with radiating arms of varying lengths. 620 grams, 22.2 cm wide
Fine condition.
Acquired 1970s-1990s. Ex Pars Gallery, Mayfair, London, UK. From a specialist collection of pottery.
