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LOT 0856
Sold for (Inc. bp): £208
WESTERN ASIATIC JASPER CYLINDER SEAL WITH ANIMALS
CIRCA 3RD MILLENNIUM B.C.
3/4 in. (12.8 grams, 18 mm).
CIRCA 3RD MILLENNIUM B.C.
3/4 in. (12.8 grams, 18 mm).
With running frieze of animals in an undulating band. [No Reserve]
PROVENANCE:
Acquired 1970s-1996.
Property of a North American collector, collection no.066.
London collection, 2016.
LITERATURE:
Cf. Teissier, B., Ancient Near Eastern Cylinder Seals in the Marcopoli Collection, Berkeley, 1984, item 19.
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TimeLine Auctions follows a rigorous vetting process to ensure the authenticity and legality of all items, reinforcing our commitment to integrity and responsible trading. Each antiquity, antique, and coin lot undergoes thorough examination by a vetting committee of at least ten external specialists, professional trade association members, scientists, and archaeologists: Our Vetting Process
AUCTIONS:
TimeLine is a leading auction house specialising in antiquities, ancient art, collectables, natural history, coins, medals, and books. Our auctions offer museums, collectors, historians, and enthusiasts the opportunity to acquire unique and historically significant pieces.
