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LOT 0997
Western Asiatic Haematite Cylinder Seal with Presentation Scene
2ND-1ST MILLENNIUM B.C.
1 in. (7.59 grams, 25 mm).
With broad central piercing, frieze with seated king in a tiered robe facing two robed supplicants, scorpion and goat to the rear. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceAcquired 1970s-1996.
Property of a North American collector, collection no.18.
London collection, 2016.
Cf. Teissier, B., Ancient Near eastern Cylinder Seals in the Marcopoli Collection, Berkeley, 1984, item 101, for type.
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LOT 0997
Western Asiatic Haematite Cylinder Seal with Presentation Scene
Sold for (Inc. bp): £1,040
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Romano-Parthian Gold and Glass Ring
1st century B.C.-1st century A.D.Estimate: £800 - 1,000 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £400
With D-shaped strap shank attached with granule clusters to the ellipsoid cell bearing bands of herringbone filigree, married with a D-shaped glass cabochon. 5.99 grams, 28.45 mm overall, 19.03 mm internal diameter (approximate size British L, USA 5 3/4, Europe 11.24, Japan 10)
From a late Japanese specialist collector, 1970-2000s. -
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Large Bactrian Bronze Armlet Pair
2nd millennium B.C.Estimate: £2,000 - 3,000 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £800
Each armlet composed of a substantial round-section penannular hoop, both terminals formed as stylised opposed animal heads, ring-and-dot motifs representing the eyes and highlighting other anatomical detailing, together with dashes, dimples, chevrons and crescents. 1.2 kg total, 13.4 mm wide each
with a London, UK gallery, 1971-early 2000s. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate number no.11873-206890. -
Western Asiatic Religious Manuscript Page Group
19th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £91
Group of leaves from a religious tract, each with generously laid-out Greek-script black ink text with red versals and other detailing, marginal notation; interstitial pages of Naskh text with red detailing and pellets to the leading edge. 98 grams, 25.5 x 17 cm
Acquired 1970s-1996. Property of a North American collector. London collection, 2016.
