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LOT 1069
Western Asiatic Haematite Cylinder Seal with Processional Scene
2ND-1ST MILLENNIUM B.C.
7/8 in. (8.97 grams, 23 mm).
With incised frieze of a standing figure in pleated robe holding a sword towards a figure in floor-length fringed garment with raised arms, smaller figure behind him and a third in a tiered robe; group of four small figures to the rear. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceAcquired 1970s-1996.
Property of a North American collector; collection no.07.
London collection, 2016.
Cf. Teissier, B., Ancient Near Eastern Cylinder Seals in the Marcopoli Collection, Berkeley, 1984, item 382, for type.
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LOT 1069
Western Asiatic Haematite Cylinder Seal with Processional Scene
Sold for (Inc. bp): £468
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Luristan Mythical Animal Horse Bit
9th-7th century B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £4,680
The tripartite bit comprising: a round-section bar with flattened and coiled terminals; two cheekpieces, each formed as a winged ibex standing facing outwards on a ground line, simple detailing to the large horns, neck collar and wing; suspension loops to necks and rumps of the reverses; mounted on a custom-made display stand. 1.86 kg total, 20 cm high including stand
Toufic Aarakji, Hamburg, 1998. with Christie's, London, sale no.21014, lot 62. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate number no.11867-206897. -
Elamite Silver Female Idol Pendant
3rd-2nd millennium B.C.Estimate: £700 - 900 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £350
Composed of bifurcated body with each arm tapering to a coiled terminal, splayed head with suspension loop, decorative diagonal grooves around the perimeter and to the centre. 48 grams, 12.7 cm
Fine condition.
London collection since the 1980s. Property of a Canadian family. -
Western Asiatic Mixed Stone and Other Necklace Bead Collection
1st millennium B.C. and laterSold for (Inc. bp): £715
Comprising beads of various types and sizes, including carnelian, quartz, agate and glass examples, together with spherical, oval, facetted, coin, drum and other shapes. 186 grams total, 6-37 mm
UK gallery, early 2000s.
