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LOT 1336
Western Asiatic Silver Standing Idol
1ST MILLENNIUM B.C.
1 1/2 in. (14.2 grams, 39 mm).
A freestanding sheet-silver idol of a standing human figure, anatomical features in repoussé technique, applied pellet eyes and twisted wire embellishing the headdress, attached to a vertical rectangular plaque, standing on a second square plaque with notched edges, remains of an offering vessel(?) at the feet. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceFrom the Robin Symes gallery, Mayfair, UK, before 1999.
From the private collection of John Meredith, acquired since the 1990s; thence by descent.
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West Central Asian Bronze Stamp Seal with Horned Beast
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Zoomorphic stamp with loop handle to the reverse; accompanied by an old scholarly note, typed and signed by W.G. Lambert, late Professor of Assyriology, University of Birmingham, 1970-1993, which states: 'Stamp Seal of Bronze. 27.5x35x13 mm. This bears the shape of what is depicted. The face is flat and compartmented, and the back is flat also with look of sheet metal for suspension. The design shows the face of a horned quadruped frontally, with drooping ears and stout horns, but with one big central eye. This comes from west central Asia and dates to c. 2300-2000 B.C. It is a rare design and in good condition.' 12.5 grams, 31 mm
Acquired in the late 1980s-early 1990s. Ex property of a West London businessman. Academically researched and catalogued by the late Professor Lambert in the early 1990s. -
Bactrian Silver Pyxis with Beasts
3rd-2nd millennium B.C.Estimate: £1,000 - 1,400 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £500
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Acquired before 1990. Ex London gallery, 1990s. Private collection, London, UK. -
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Western Asiatic Carnelian Scaraboid Seal with Bull
Late 2nd-3rd century A.D.Estimate: £500 - 700 (‡+bp*)
Opening Bid: £250
Rectangular in plan with pyramidal upper face, incuse bull and cow motif. 7.54 grams, 25 mm
Acquired in 2001. Private collection, Europe.
