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LOT 0900
Western Asiatic Glazed Composition Cylinder Seal with Quadrupeds
2ND-1ST MILLENNIUM B.C.
7/8 in. (1.78 grams, 22 mm).
With frieze of antelopes and a tree. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceAcquired 1970s-1996.
Property of a North American collector; collection no.021.
London collection, 2016.
Cf. Teissier, B., Ancient Near Eastern Cylinder Seals in the Marcopoli Collection, Berkeley, 1984, item 617, for type.
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LOT 0900
Western Asiatic Glazed Composition Cylinder Seal with Quadrupeds
Sold for (Inc. bp): £156
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Western Asiatic Glass Vessel Collection
8th-10th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £338
Comprising four miniature cosmetic bottles including a molar flask, a dark blue iridescent unguentarium and other types. 91 grams total, 42-60 mm
Acquired 1970s-1996. Property of a North American collector. London collection, 2016. -
Western Asiatic Rock Crystal Cylinder Seal with Mythical Animals
2nd-1st millennium B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £715
Carved with a winged figure flanked by birds and animals. 3.24 grams, 23 mm
Acquired 1970s-1996. Property of a North American collector, collection no.23. London collection, 2016. -
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Western Asiatic Terracotta Animal Rider
Circa 2nd-1st millennium B.C.Estimate: £600 - 800 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £300
Modelled in the round standing facing, the rider gripping the animal with his thighs and by its ears, stylised detailing to both figures in the form of applied circular eyes and pricked headbands, the rider wearing a conical cap; mounted on a substantial cylindrical perspex display base. 676 grams total, 20 cm high including stand
Collected from 1979-1999. From the collection of the late Mr S.M., London, UK. From the Moussieff salon cabinet display.
