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LOT 1303
Western Asiatic Bronze Foot Stamp Seal
1ST MILLENNIUM B.C.
1 in. (9 grams, 25 mm).
Formed as a plano-convex panel gripped by a claw; geometric signs and text to the underside; supplied with a museum-quality impression. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceFrom the collection of a gentleman, acquired on the London art market in the 1990s.
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Bactrian Lapis Lazuli Recumbent Bull with Inlaid Eyes
3rd millennium B.C.Estimate: £1,200 - 1,700 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £480
Carved in the round as a bull with curved tail forming the suspension lug, recessed sockets for eyes with inset turquoise beads; repaired. 27.1 grams, 45 mm
with Gallery Rosen Ancient Art, Tel Aviv, 1968. with a London, UK gallery, 1971-early 2000s. Accompanied by a copy of the original 1968 invoice. -
Bactrian Lapis Lazuli Standing Animal Beads
3rd millennium B.C.Estimate: £400 - 600 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £160
Amuletic pendant pair, each a crouching dog with raised collar and looped tail forming the suspension ring. 4.08 grams total, 16 mm each
with Gallery Rosen Ancient Art, Tel Aviv, 1968. with a London, UK gallery, 1971-early 2000s. Includes a copy of the original 1968 invoice. -
Central Asian Green Steatite Stone Frog Amulet
1st millennium B.C. or laterEstimate: £200 - 300 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £80
Carved in the round depicting two frogs mating, with socket eyes. 7.37 grams, 33 mm
From the private collection of Mr K.A., acquired in the 1990s-early 2000s.
