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LOT 1382
Western Asiatic Bronze Ibex Stamp Seal
2ND MILLENNIUM B.C.
1 3/ 8 in. (9.04 grams, 34 mm).
Compartmented seal shaped as a horned quadruped with a square body and curving horns, a loop on the reverse.
ProvenanceEx the private collection of the late Mr S.M., London, UK, acquired 1970-2000s, thence by descent.
Accompanied by a previously illustrated catalogue card with provenance.
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LOT 1382
Western Asiatic Bronze Ibex Stamp Seal
Estimate £150 - 200€170 - 230 (for guidance only)$200 - 270 (for guidance only)
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