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LOT 1152

Western Asiatic Cylinder Seal with Throne Scene

1ST MILLENNIUM B.C.

7/8 in. (3.75 grams, 21 mm).

Carnelian seal with intaglio frieze of a robed figure seated on a throne and holding a wreath with one arm raised towards a standing figure wearing a tunic and longer robe with one arm raised and holding a sceptre towards a spear with streamers and a figure facing him in a long robe with hands held out; pellets and objects in the field; supplied with a museum-quality impression. [No Reserve]

Provenance

Acquired in the 1970s.
Property of a London lady, part of her family's collection.

CONDITION

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LOT 1152

Western Asiatic Cylinder Seal with Throne Scene

Sold for (Inc. bp): £442

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