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LOT 1597
Western Asiatic Engraved Silver Calligraphic Stamp Seals
LATE 19TH-20TH CENTURY A.D.
1 1/8 in. (17.35 grams total, 29-30 mm).
Comprising: a fob seal with a trigonal matrix, one face with a reclining facing lion with a sun behind and a crescent and a star before, inscription below, one face with an inscription on a field of tendrils, and the third face with an inscription on a field of flowers and tendrils; a chess piece seal matrix with a hinged, swivelling handle, set with a bronze intaglio showing a liuon attacking a stag from above, inscription above and below; supplied with museum-quality impressions. [2, No Reserve]
ProvenanceAcquired in the late 1980s-early 1990s.
Private collection, London.
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LOT 1597
Western Asiatic Engraved Silver Calligraphic Stamp Seals
Sold for (Inc. bp): £59
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Western Asiatic Molar Glass Vessel
Circa 9th-11th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £46
With segmented body and expanding tubular neck, four stub feet to the underside. 16.26 grams, 48 mm
From a London, UK, collection of glass, 1970-2000s. -
Western Asiatic Engraved Green Stone Calligraphic Intaglio
Late 19th-20th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £98
An octagonal intaglio with an inscription on a densely arranged floral field; supplied with a museum-quality impression. 3.36 grams, 15 mm
Acquired in the late 1980s-early 1990s. Private collection, London. -
Western Asiatic Ceramic Zoomorphic Vessel
8th-9th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £468
Comprising four conical legs supporting a double globular body with conical neck and ram's head, spout to the rear with strainer connected by a bridging loop; applied painted hatched spiral detailing; old label to the underside: 'YAZDANI 211C LONDON'. 1.06 kg, 19.5 cm
UK collection, 1990s. Acquired on the UK art market, before 2000. Private collection, Mr M.V., a London-based businessman.
