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LOT 1507
Western Asiatic Grey Stone Cylinder Seal with Figures and Animals
2ND-1ST MILLENNIUM B.C.
7/8 in. (3.39 grams, 21.79 mm).
Frieze depicting two profile figures standing among birds, scorpions, sunburst and other motifs; supplied with a museum-quality impression. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceFrom the private collection of a European gentleman (1942-2024), formed since the 1970s.
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LOT 1507
Western Asiatic Grey Stone Cylinder Seal with Figures and Animals
Sold for (Inc. bp): £221
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Western Asiatic Ring with Cabochon
Late 19th-20th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £124
Biconvex bezel with petal detailing to the lower body, inset facetted cabochon. 3.04 grams, 25.80 mm overall, 18.32 x 16.08mm internal diameter (approximate size British O, USA 7, Europe 14.98, Japan 14)
Acquired in the late 1980s-early 1990s. Private collection, London, UK. -
Fatimid Sapphire Chess Piece
Circa 9th-10th century A.D.Estimate: £2,000 - 3,000 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £1,000
Columnar type with facetted sidewall, hatching. 3.29 grams, 16 mm
Ex Oasis Art, London, UK, 1990-2000s. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate number no.13289-253293. -
Nabataean Red Terracotta 'Eggshell' Bowl
Circa 1st century B.C.-1st century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £39
A shallow dish with a low rim and foot. 37.7 grams, 69 mm wide
From the collection of a Yorkshire, UK gentleman, items collected in the Holy Land in the 1960s.