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LOT 1536
Western Asiatic Bronze Pendant Cylinder Seal
2ND-1ST MILLENNIUM B.C.
1 1/2 in. (34.9 grams, 36.8 mm).
The shank formed as a drum with ring-and-dot motif to the underside, two comb motifs to the sidewall, knop finial formed as a fist; supplied with a museum-quality impression. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceFrom the private collection of a European gentleman (1942-2024), formed since the 1970s.
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Western Asiatic Terracotta Jug
Early Bronze Age, 3200-2500 B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £98
Bulbous body with flattened base and tubular neck, strap handle with piecrust decoration. 192 grams, 10 cm wide
Acquired from Ancient Art, London, UK. From the collection of a Nottingham, UK, collector, established from the early 2000s. -
Western Asiatic Engraved Calligraphic Stamp Seal Group
Late 19th-20th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £59
Comprising: a chess piece silver seal matrix, the lower rim set with turquoise coloured glass cabochon indicating the direction of the seal, set with a dark carnelian intaglio engraved with a calligraphic inscription; a bronze seal bead with three faces, two with an inscription, and one showing a bird with open wings standing on a branch; supplied with a museum-quality impression. 10.82 grams total, 13-25 mm
Acquired in the late 1980s-early 1990s. Private collection, London. -
Western Asiatic Terracotta Vessel Attachment
1st millennium B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £572
Hollow-formed with flared conical base and rectangular upper end; applied facial features, incised saltire, domed breasts; mounted on a custom-made stand. 351 grams total, 10.96 cm including stand
Property of a North American gentleman, London, UK, 1990-2010.
