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LOT 1211
Western Asiatic Reused Black Stone Cylinder Seal
2ND-1ST MILLENNIUM B.C.
1 in. (16.4 grams, 25 mm).
Drum-shaped seal with intaglio frieze including leaping lion, fronds, fish and other animals; truncated at the lower edge, re-finished.
ProvenanceFrom the collection of Mr S.M., London, UK, formed from 1979-1999.
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Amlash Bird-Headed Clasp Group
2nd-1st millennium B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £20
Each a slightly domed ring with hooked bird-head and stud with square head. 23.4 grams total, 42-43 mm
UK private collection before 2000. Acquired on the UK art market. Property of a London gentleman. -
Western Asiatic and Other Terracotta Vessel Group
3rd-1st millennium B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £312
Including aa drum-shaped jar, cup with carinated profile and other items. 3.5 kg total, 4.5-19.5 cm
From the private collection of the late David Gold, 1990s. -
Western Asiatic Bronze Stand with Animal Feet
12th-13th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £2,015
Hollow-formed with openwork columnar shaft and low-relief calligraphic bands, bulb to each end; broad discoid platter with raised rim; tripod base with low-relief knotwork to the dome and crouching animal to each foot. 3.25 kg, 64 cm
Acquired in Iran, 1960s-1970s. Kept in the UK since 1981. Private collection, London, UK.
