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LOT 1530
Western Asiatic Cone-Shaped Stamp Seal
2ND-1ST MILLENNIUM B.C.
1 1/2 in. (7.32 grams, 37.26 mm).
Conical in section with suspension hole and pointillé texture; underside with stylised human figure. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceFrom the private collection of a European gentleman (1942-2024), formed since the 1970s.
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Western Asiatic Stone Cylinder Seal with Presentation Scene
2nd-1st millennium B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £182
Frieze with two figures flanking a vertical altar, two fleeing animals to the rear, objects in the field; supplied with a museum-quality impression. 1.87 grams, 15.77 mm
From the private collection of a European gentleman (1942-2024), formed since the 1970s. -
Western Asiatic Black Stone Cylinder Seal with Figural Scene
2nd-1st millennium B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £390
Frieze comprising two panels: left: advancing figure in profile with tall headgear, one hand raised to a vertical frond or tree, second figure facing with circular void at the hips; right: profile figure in ankle-length robe with flounces and fringe detailing, one hand raised to a vase with flowers, second figure in open-fronted tunic holding a staff; supplied with a museum-quality impression. 6.94 grams, 26.9 mm
From the private collection of a European gentleman (1942-2024), formed since the 1970s. -
Western Asiatic Decorated Carnelian Bead
1st millennium B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £46
Lozengiform in plan, with a dense, grooved geometric pattern. 5.49 grams, 27.39 mm
From the private collection of a European gentleman (1942-2024), formed since the 1970s.
