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LOT 1333
Western Asiatic Serpentine Stamp Seal with Animal
2ND MILLENNIUM B.C.
1 in. (8.16 grams, 27 mm).
Rectangular in plan with domed upper face, intaglio advancing ibex motif. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceFrom the collection of a London antiquarian, formed since the 1980s.
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Western Asiatic Illuminated Quran Manuscript Page
18th-19th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £20
Loose paper leaf with handwritten text in Naskh script, thirteen lines of black ink text to each side, red and blue inked rings as punctuation, marginal arabesque painted motif and re ink framing to recto; pencil marks and notation. 5.3 grams, 21.5 x 34 cm
Ex M. Cummings collection, UK, 1990s. -
Western Asiatic Bronze Epigraphic Applique
14th-16th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £20
Rectangular panel with low-relief reserved calligraphic text. 1.7 grams, 27 mm
From the collection of a gentleman, acquired on the London art market in the 1990s. -
Safavid Drawing of a Western Pilgrim
Circa 1680 A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £182
Ink on paper; drawing of a Western noblewoman or pilgrim; mounted with dark blue reveal in a Victorian gilt ornate frame and later illuminated border with decorative gold and red paint. 2.3 kg, 36 x 49 cm including frame
Acquired from the UK art market. Private Scottish collection.
The headgear may suggest that the subject is Portuguese, if it depicts the traditional 'capote e capelo' hood.
