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LOT 1579
Western Asiatic Bronze Stylus
LATE 1ST MILLENNIUM A.D.
3 1/4 in. (17.8 grams, 84 mm).
Comprising a barrel-shaped facetted socket with a rivetted lug to the rear, the body extending to a tapering nib with a sharp point. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceFrom the collection of a gentleman, acquired on the London art market in the 1990s.
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Frieze of a hunting scene with an advancing figure with a tall headdress trampling a running gryphon and drawing a bow and arrow towards a fleeing gryphon with its head turned towards him; supplied with a museum-quality impression. 5.33 grams, 24.2 mm
From the private collection of a European gentleman (1942-2024), formed since the 1970s. -
Large Sasanian Chalcedony Stamp Seal
Circa 4th-5th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £26
Plano-convex in section with lightly incised grid and geometric markings. 16.24 grams, 27.29 mm
From the private collection of a European gentleman (1942-2024), formed since the 1970s. -
Sasanian Flecked Orange Stone Stamp Seal with Ibex
Circa 3rd-7th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £52
Annular in profile with incuse standing ibex motif. 11.26 grams, 23.44 mm
From the private collection of a European gentleman (1942-2024), formed since the 1970s.
