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LOT 0290
Western Asiatic Green Jasper Scaraboid with Combat Scene
1ST MILLENNIUM B.C.
3/4 in. (5.38 grams, 20.66 mm).
With finely executed intaglio scene depicting a standing figure wielding an axe and holding a rearing lion beneath a solar disc; supplied with a museum quality impression.
ProvenanceFrom the 'S' collection, acquired 1970-1990s.
The collection was seen and studied by W.G. Lambert, late Professor of Assyriology at the University of Birmingham, 1970-1993.
This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by a search certificate number no.12714-234416.
This lot has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database, and is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.
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LOT 0290
Western Asiatic Green Jasper Scaraboid with Combat Scene
Sold for (Inc. bp): £3,380
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Bactrian Style Lapis Lazuli Bead Necklace String
20th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £52
Composed of alternating oblate and grooved cylindrical beads with ring-and-dot decoration, central feature and large triangular bead with ring-and-dot motifs to the lower edge; restrung. 40.7 grams, 46 cm
Ex London, UK, gentleman, 2000s. This lot has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database, and is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato. -
Anatolian Dark Green Cylinder Seal with God
Circa 2000 B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £1,105
Cylinder with cord and bead handles; accompanied by a copy of an old scholarly note, typed and signed by W.G. Lambert, late Professor of Assyriology, University of Birmingham, 1970-1993, which states: 'Cylinder of dark-green stone, 39 x 25 mm., some incrustation which could be removed; condition good. Figure ( god? ) under notched arch, seated figure to right, leaning forward and holding spear; two distinct horned animals with standing figure between them, bird. From North Syria or Anatolia, c. 2000 B.C.'; supplied with a museum-quality impression. 48.5 grams, 39 mm
UK private collection, acquired 1980-1983. Accompanied by a copy of a scholarly note, typed and signed by Professor Wilfrid George Lambert in November 1988. This lot has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database, and is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato. -
Western Asiatic Bead Necklace String
1st millennium B.C. and laterSold for (Inc. bp): £33
Restrung group of biconvex, annular, drum-shaped and other beads in stone and shell. 22.5 grams, 32.5 cm
Ex London, UK, collection, 1990s. This lot has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database, and is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.
