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LOT 0999
Western Asiatic Shell Cylinder Seal with Throne Scenes
CIRCA 3RD MILLENNIUM B.C.
1 1/8 in. (14.4 grams, 29 mm).
With low-relief carved scene of two addorsed bearded figures on thrones, tree between them, amphora with drinking straws held to the mouth of each figure. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceAcquired 1970s-1996.
Property of a North American collector, collection no.051.
London collection, 2016.
Cf. Teissier, B., Ancient Near Eastern Cylinder Seals in the Marcopoli Collection, Berkeley, 1984, item 352, for type.
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Western Asiatic Chalcedony Cylinder Seal with Presentation Scene
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With incised frieze of a seated figure extending his hand to a standing figure in floor-length pleated garment, second figure behind him in a fringed robe and a third holding a sceptre in a fringed robe. 6.27 grams, 20 mm
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Elamite Silver-Gilt Bird Pendant Pair
3rd millennium B.C.Estimate: £300 - 400 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £150
Each composed of sheet-gold over a bituminous core, displaying two stylised addorsed birds in relief, suspension loops below feet. 5.79 grams total, 31 mm each
London, UK, gallery, 1971-early 2000s.
