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LOT 0977
Sold for (Inc. bp): £156
WESTERN ASIATIC PINK MARBLE CYLINDER SEAL WITH ANTELOPES
CIRCA 3RD MILLENNIUM B.C.
3/4 in. (14.4 grams, 19 mm).
CIRCA 3RD MILLENNIUM B.C.
3/4 in. (14.4 grams, 19 mm).
With frieze of running quadrupeds in a landscape. [No Reserve]
PROVENANCE:
Acquired 1970s-1996.
Property of a North American collector.
London collection, 2016.
LITERATURE:
Cf. Teissier, B., Ancient Near Eastern Cylinder Seals in the Marcopoli Collection, Berkeley, 1984, items 12, 13, for type.
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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.
