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LOT 0582
Sold for (Inc. bp): £5,000
WESTERN ASIATIC GRAECO-PERSIAN CHALCEDONY STAMP SEAL WITH HUNTING SCENE
5TH-4TH CENTURY BC
1" (6.59 grams, 24mm).
5TH-4TH CENTURY BC
1" (6.59 grams, 24mm).
A domed chalcedony seal with intaglio scene of a horseman on a galloping steed with raised spear engaging a charging boar.
PROVENANCE:
From a UK private collection formed in the mid 1980s; formerly in a German private collection; acquired in the early 1980s.
PUBLISHED:
Accompanied by an Art Loss Register certificate.
FOOTNOTES:
This lot is part of a single collection of cylinder seals which were examined in the 1980s by Professor Lambert and most are accompanied by his own detailed notes; the collection has recently been reviewed by Dr. Ronald Bonewitz.
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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.
