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LOT 0411
Sold for (Inc. bp): £5,704
WESTERN ASIATIC EARLY ARAMAIC SEAL FOR PRIEST 'HA KOWHAN'
6TH-4TH CENTURY BC
3/4" (10.71 grams, 22mm).
6TH-4TH CENTURY BC
3/4" (10.71 grams, 22mm).
A pale blue chalcedony octagonal stamp seal, slightly domed underside with engraved quadrupled animal attacked by a pair of birds, an Aramaic inscription: 'Ha KowhaN', meaning 'The Priest', possibly a reference to the Kohen, high priest of the Temple in Jerusalem.
PROVENANCE:
From an important London collection formed before 1980.
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TimeLine Auctions follows a rigorous vetting process to ensure the authenticity and legality of all items, reinforcing our commitment to integrity and responsible trading. Each antiquity, antique, and coin lot undergoes thorough examination by a vetting committee of at least ten external specialists, professional trade association members, scientists, and archaeologists: Our Vetting Process
AUCTIONS:
TimeLine is a leading auction house specialising in antiquities, ancient art, collectables, natural history, coins, medals, and books. Our auctions offer museums, collectors, historians, and enthusiasts the opportunity to acquire unique and historically significant pieces.
