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LOT 0920
Western Asiatic Decorated Bracelet
1ST MILLENNIUM B.C.
2 1/8 in. (21 grams, 54 mm wide).
A flat-section penannular bronze bracelet with flaring terminals, body decorated with medial band of annulets, chevrons above and below with dotted fill, terminals with a vegetal design, possibly a stylised tree. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceEarly 1990s London collection.
Acquired on the UK art market.
From a private collection, Lancashire, UK.
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Western Asiatic Copper Bracelet with Animal Terminals
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A copper zoomorphic bracelet with round-section penannular hoop, terminals formed as opposed animal heads, possibly rams with curled horns, with remains of facial detailing. 33.5 grams, 71 mm
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Western Asiatic Silver RepoussÉ Mount with Lion Attacking an Antelope
Circa 1st millennium B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £16
A domed silver mount displaying a repoussé scene composed of a lion and antelope in combat. 6.13 grams, 42 mm
Essex gallery, early 2000s. -
Sumerian Cylinder Seal with Banqueting Scene
26th-24th century B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £191
A chalk cylinder seal with frieze; accompanied by an old scholarly note, handwritten and signed by W.G. Lambert, late Professor of Assyriology, University of Birmingham, 1970-1993, which states: 'Cylinder seal of white stone, 28x17 mm. Two facing seated drinkers, wearing long robes and holding up cups. Standing servant in short clothes between them. Vessel with pointed base and two straws in it. Mesopotamian, c.2600-2400 B.C.. Top of seal damaged, but design deep and clear.' In a different hand beneath 'Sumerian seal; early Dynastic Period III. Banquet scene. Manuscript of Prof. W.G. Lambert' and further notation to the reverse; accompanied by a museum-quality impression. 7.2 grams, 28 mm
Fine condition.
From the private collection of Emilio Bacarani, Valbonne, France, 1950-1988. Acquired in 1988. From the collection of G.M.R.H., London, UK. Accompanied by an original handwritten unsigned scholarly note by Professor Wilfrid George Lambert FBA.
