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LOT 1321
Western Asiatic Carnelian Gemstone with Calligraphic Text
CIRCA 18TH-19TH CENTURY A.D.
1/2 in. (0.64 grams, 12 mm).
Rectangular type with chamfered edges, incuse Naskh legend; 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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LOT 1321
Western Asiatic Carnelian Gemstone with Calligraphic Text
Estimate £60 - 80€70 - 93 (for guidance only)$81 - 108 (for guidance only)
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Western Asiatic Stone Cylinder Seal Group
3rd-1st millennium B.C.Estimate: £80 - 100 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £5
Comprising: a dark brown steatite seal with linear motifs; a white limestone seal with a wave motif; a black steatite seal with a diabolo-shaped striped pattern; a hematite seal with two worship scenes, four figures and a small offering table; a white limestone seal with linear motifs and figures; supplied with museum-quality impressions. 14.4 grams total, 15-19 mm
From the private collection of a European gentleman (1942-2024), formed since the 1970s. Accompanied by previous typed catalogue slips with collection nos.8, 20, 21, 37, and one handwritten. -
Large Western Asiatic Pottery Vessel
1st millennium B.C.Estimate: £100 - 140 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £50
Bulbous body and a tall, tubular neck with a round-section handle. 960 grams, 26.5 cm
From an important specialist collection, London, UK, 1990s. -
Amlash Bronze Fertility Figure with Baby
13th-12th century B.C.Estimate: £700 - 900 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £350
Formed as a standing figure cradling an infant; stylised facial and anatomical detailing; openwork cage structure and suspension loop to the reverse of the head. 58.6 grams, 91 mm
Ex Samuel Dubiner (1914-1993), Canada, a prominent businessman, arts patron, and one of the world's most distinguished collectors of Bronze Age and Iron Age Iranian art, including Amlash material. Acquired by the current owner from the above, circa 1985-1995.
