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LOT 0979
Western Asiatic Rock Crystal Cylinder Seal with Mythical Animals
2ND-1ST MILLENNIUM B.C.
1 in. (3.24 grams, 23 mm).
Carved with a winged figure flanked by birds and animals. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceAcquired 1970s-1996.
Property of a North American collector, collection no.23.
London collection, 2016.
Cf. Collon, D., Near Eastern Seals, London, 1990, item 7, for type.
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LOT 0979
Western Asiatic Rock Crystal Cylinder Seal with Mythical Animals
Sold for (Inc. bp): £715
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Western Asiatic Amethyst Scaraboid with Animal and Aramaic Inscription
Mid 1st millennium B.C.Estimate: £500 - 700 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £250
With plain domed upper face, incuse design to the underside of a horse's head and four Aramaic characters. 1.59 grams, 13 mm
From the private collection of the late Mr S.M., London, UK, 1969-1999; thence by descent. -
Old Babylonian Haematite Cylinder Seal for (the god) Ea and (the goddess) Dangalnuna
Circa 1894-1595 B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £650
With large central hole, incised frieze of a standing nude hero facing and a figure in tiered floor-length garment, two columns of cuneiform text to the rear. 9.18 grams, 28 mm
Acquired 1970s-1996. Property of a North American collector; collection no.033. London collection, 2016. -
Western Asiatic Stone Cylinder Seal with Fighting Quadrupeds
Circa 3rd millennium B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £390
With design in two registers separated by a bilinear frame; upper: antelopes fighting an leaf motif; lower: procession of figures and a scorpion. 5.53 grams, 23 mm
Acquired 1970s-1996. Property of a North American collector; collection no.078. London collection, 2016.
