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LOT 0945
Western Asiatic Marble Cylinder Seal with Presentation Scene
2ND-1ST MILLENNIUM B.C.
1 1/4 in. (17 grams, 31 mm).
With large central hole, incised frieze of a seated figure offering a cup to a figure in floor-length garment, second figure behind him in a tiered robe, canine and scorpion to the rear. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceAcquired 1970s-1996.
Property of a North American collector; collection no.04.
London collection, 2016.
Cf. Teissier, B., Ancient Near Eastern Cylinder Seals in the Marcopoli Collection, Berkeley, 1984, item 98, for type.
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LOT 0945
Western Asiatic Marble Cylinder Seal with Presentation Scene
Sold for (Inc. bp): £845
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Tell Halaf Terracotta Fertility Idol
6th-5th century B.C.Estimate: £500 - 700 (‡+bp*)
Opening Bid: £250
Modelled seated with knees drawn towards chest, arms cradling large breasts, pinched head; linear painted detailing to body and face; fired clay. 54 grams, 75 mm
Acquired in Europe before 1996. -
Palestinian Lead Aramaic Magic Scroll with Bronze Tubular Container
2nd-8th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £572
The container with one rounded terminal, containing a rolled magical scroll bearing Aramaic text; a fragment of the roll adhering to the inside of the container. 37 grams total, 32-46 mm
Collected from 1970-1999. From the collection of the late Mr S.M., London, UK. -
Early Sassanian Silver Footed Bowl
3rd century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £2,340
The lower body formed as slender flutes in relief, concentric rings to the interior, resting on a flaring shallow foot, possibly Parthian. 590 grams, 18.8 cm wide
Acquired on the London art market, 1971-1974. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate number no.11785-206404.
The wealth of the Sassanid court has been confirmed by archaeological excavations that have unearthed shallow vessels, among which bowls forged from precious metals like silver, likely used to drink wine in the palaces and at the court of the Šāhanšāh (King of Kings). The production of silver vessels and dinner objects for the court was highly centralised within the empire. In the 5th and 6th century A.D., this production expanded, creating new shapes, such as pitchers, elliptical bowls and high footed bowls, also used by the middle class. This vessel is continuing the tradition of the vessels in the Arsacid court.
