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LOT 1067
Western Asiatic Brown Stone Cylinder Seal with Presentation Scene
CIRCA 21ST MILLENNIUM B.C.
1 1/4 in. (11.9 grams, 32 mm).
Frieze depicting two opposed seated figures with arms outstretched and faravahar above, column of later cuneiform text. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceUK private collection before 2000.
Acquired on the UK art market.
Property of a London gentleman.
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LOT 1067
Western Asiatic Brown Stone Cylinder Seal with Presentation Scene
Sold for (Inc. bp): £286
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Luristan Bronze Dagger Blade
Circa 1000 B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £208
With lentoid section blade tapering to a point; the hilt hollowed both sides to accept an organic handle. 70 grams, 27.5 cm
Acquired 1980-2015. Ex Abelita family collection.
The dirk belongs to type I of the Medveskaya classification. This type of weapon is very common among daggers and dirks attributed to Luristan. According to Moorey, the typology was used in Western Iran at least from 13th century B.C. and remained in use at least until the late 9th century B.C. -
Luristan Bronze Animal
13th-7th century B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £39
Advancing pose with tail extended. 8.4 grams, 33 mm wide
Acquired 1980-2015. Ex Abelita family collection. -
Safavid Tile Depicting a Lady
16th-17th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £936
Octagonal in plan with polychrome glazed female bust surrounded by flowers. 723 grams, 18.3 cm
Acquired in London, 3 May 1989. Private collection, London.
