Loading, please wait...

Western Asiatic Bronze Fob Seal Western Asiatic Bronze Fob Seal Western Asiatic Bronze Fob Seal
Use mousewheel to zoom in and out, click to enlarge
Details

LOT 1327

Western Asiatic Bronze Fob Seal

17TH-18TH CENTURY A.D.

1 in. (3.34 grams, 24 mm).

With ellipsoid body bearing incised Nastaliq(?) inscription, openwork stem and suspension loop to the top. [No Reserve]

Provenance

Ex H. Barker collection, UK.
Property of a North London, UK, gentleman.
This lot has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database, and is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.

Literature

See Blair, S., Islamic Calligraphy, Edinburgh University Press, 2005, for discussion.

Footnotes

The Nastaʿlīq is one of the most important and widespread calligraphic styles used to write Farsi and was developed in Iran in the 8th and 9th centuries.

CONDITION
VETTING:

TimeLine Auctions follows a vetting process to ensure the authenticity and legality of all items, reinforcing our commitment to integrity and responsible trading. Each antiquity, antique, and coin lot undergoes thorough examination by a vetting committee of at least ten external specialists, professional trade association members, scientists, and archaeologists: Our Vetting Process


AUCTIONS:

TimeLine is a leading auction house specialising in antiquities, ancient art, collectables, natural history, coins, medals, and books. Our auctions offer museums, collectors, historians, and enthusiasts the opportunity to acquire unique and historically significant pieces.

LOT 1327

Western Asiatic Bronze Fob Seal

Sold for (Inc. bp): £26

Print page

RELATED LOTS
  • Hittite Terracotta Fertility Idol
    Hittite Terracotta Fertility Idol
    12th-8th century B.C.

    Sold for (Inc. bp): £546

    Standing nude female with elaborate hairstyle, earring and collar. 166 grams, 19.3 cm



    Ex London, UK, gallery, 1971-early 2000s. London, UK, collection. This lot has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database, and is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.

    Lot Details

  • Western Asiatic Stone Libation Bowl
    Western Asiatic Stone Libation Bowl
    1st millennium B.C.

    Estimate: £150 - 200 (+bp*)

    Opening Bid: £75

    With a biconical body and flared foot set off-centre, large U-shaped spout and flat rim. 667 grams total, 11.9 cm



    From a collection formed before 1988, London and Geneva. This lot has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database, and is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.

    Lot Details

  • Western Asiatic Decorated Bronze Bracelet
    Western Asiatic Decorated Bronze Bracelet
    1st millennium B.C.

    Sold for (Inc. bp): £111

    Penannular in form and round in section with opposed beast-head finials. 74 grams, 73 mm



    UK private collection before 2000. Acquired on the UK art market. Property of a London, UK, gentleman. This lot has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database, and is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.

    Lot Details

Stay up-to-date with the latest from TimeLine Auctions by joining our mailing list