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LOT 0236
Western Asiatic Chalcedony Cylinder Seal with Tree of Life
900-600 B.C.
7/8 in. (4.47 grams, 22 mm).
With frieze of a tree flanked by winged worshippers, surmounted by faravahar symbol; accompanied by a museum-quality impression.
ProvenanceUK private collection before 2000.
Acquired on the UK art market.
Private collection, London, UK.
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LOT 0236
Western Asiatic Chalcedony Cylinder Seal with Tree of Life
Sold for (Inc. bp): £780
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Sasanian Marbled Agate Stamp Seal with Bull
Circa 3rd-7th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £52
Annular in profile with incuse incised zebu in a ring of billets. 8.75 grams, 21.76 mm
From the private collection of a European gentleman (1942-2024), formed since the 1970s. -
Nabataean Red Terracotta 'Eggshell' Bowl
Circa 1st century B.C.-1st century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £59
Conical bowl with low foot, painted band below the rim. 53.5 grams, 89.6 mm
From the collection of a Yorkshire, UK gentleman, items collected in the Holy Land in the 1960s. -
Western Asiatic Style Lapis Lazuli Bead Necklace String
20th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £26
Composed of large coin-shaped feature beads interspersed with cylindrical beads and metal collars; restrung. 53.8 grams, 38.5 cm
Ex London, UK, art market 1990s.
