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LOT 0888
Western Asiatic Shell Cylinder Seal with Attack Scene
CIRCA 3RD MILLENNIUM B.C.
1 in. (8.7 grams, 26 mm).
With incised frieze depicting two leaping lions attacking antelopes. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceAcquired 1970s-1996.
Property of a North American collector; collection no.013.
London collection, 2016.
Cf. Teissier, B., Ancient Near Eastern Cylinder Seals in the Marcopoli Collection, Berkeley, 1984, item 715, for type.
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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. -
Mesopotamian Shell Bead Necklace
Circa 4th millennium B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £130
Composed of restrung graduated beads of cylindrical, disc, small barrels and biconical types. 53 grams, 86 cm long
UK gallery, early 2000s. -
Western Asiatic Bronze Neck Torc
1st millennium B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £195
Composed of a round-section body tapering towards the bezel where the arms overlap and coil decoratively around the opposite arm. 296 grams, 16 cm wide
UK private collection before 2000. UK art market. Property of a London gentleman.
