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LOT 1238
Western Asiatic Bronze Scaraboid Seal Matrix
2ND MILLENNIUM B.C.
3/8 in. (2.81 grams, 11 mm).
Rectangular in plan with incised horned animal and frond. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceFrom the collection of a gentleman, acquired on the London art market in the 1990s.
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Western Asiatic Cosmetic Glass Vessel
8th-12th century A.D.Estimate: £100 - 140 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £50
Ribbed round-section body with tubular neck and everted rim. 9.29 grams, 49 mm
From a London, UK, collection of glass, 1970-2000s. -
Indo-Parthian Silver Bowl
Circa late 1st century B.C.-early 1st century A.D.Estimate: £1,200 - 1,700 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £600
Squat in profile with gently domed base, curved sidewall with carination below the rim. 233 grams, 18.1 cm
Acquired from a private UK collection prior to 1979. Ex Julian Sherrier collection, a leading figure in Gandharan art. with Christie's, New York, sale 2337, 14th September 2010, no.51 (part). -
Syrian Haematite Cylinder Seal with Figures
Circa 1800-1600 B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £1,690
With standing and kneeling figures; accompanied by a copy of an old scholarly note, typed and signed by W.G. Lambert, late Professor of Assyriology, University of Birmingham, 1970-1993, which states: 'Description of Cylinder Seal of Hematite, 17 x 8.5 mm. Between bands of guilloche above and below, each within rules, is kneeling deity, human below the shoulders, wings for arms, bird's head and long hair falling to the waist at the back; in front a human in a long robe holding crook and a row of four walking humans in short kilts; four small fillers. Syrian, c.1800-1600 B.C. Condition: fine.'; accompanied by a museum quality impression and a pair of red stone beads. 2.93 grams, 17 mm
Private collection, London, UK. Accompanied by a copy of an old scholarly note, typed and signed by W.G. Lambert, late Professor of Assyriology, University of Birmingham, 1970-1993.
