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LOT 1415
Western Asiatic Hebrew Stamp Seal Matrix
EARLY 1ST MILLENNIUM A.D.
1/2 in. (3.65 grams, 14 mm).
Conical body with large ribbed loop above, four incised characters to the underside.
ProvenanceFrom the collection of a gentleman, acquired on the London art market in the 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.
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Mesopotamian Banded Agate Cylinder Seal with Gryphons and God
2nd-1st millennium B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £780
With combat scene depicting two rearing gryphons flanking a standing bearded figure; supplied with a museum-quality impression. 5.43 grams, 20.53 mm
From 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 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. -
Syro-Hittite Bronze Idol
Levant, circa 2000-1750 B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £91
Modelled in the round columnar figure with pinched facial features, arms folded across the chest and open crotch; mounting peg beneath feet; supplied with a custom-made stand. 31 grams, 63 mm (60 grams total, 73 mm including stand)
From the Swiss private collection of Hans Wiedemann, Biel/Bienne, since the 1990s. Ex S. L. Antiquarian Biel/Bienne, Switzerland. Private Swiss collection, Basel-Landschaft, acquired from T. B. on the Swiss art market, Basel. 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.
Figures like this one were presented as offerings in the temples, however they were also used in households to protect against evil spirits. -
Western Asiatic Mixed Gold Bead Collection
1st millennium B.C.Estimate: £800 - 1,000 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £425
Comprising beads of various shapes and sizes, including some granulated examples. 9.82 grams total, 7-13 mm
Ex property of a late Japanese collector, 1970s. Accompanied by a previous typed cataloguing card. 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.
