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LOT 0212
Western Asiatic Sintered Quartz Cylinder Seal
NEO-ASSYRIAN EMPIRE, 934-609 B.C.
1 3/8 in. (8.56 grams, 35 mm).
Fusiform with hunting scene, standing figure infringed robe drawing a bow at an antelope. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceAcquired 1970s-1996.
Property of a North American collector.
London collection, 2016.
Cf. Collon, D., First Impressions. Cylinder Seals in the Ancient Near East, London, 2005, item 337.
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Western Asiatic Astrological Manuscript Page Group
17th-18th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £85
Group of six paper leaves with black cursive Naskh script in blocks of 25 lines; red ink headings and sub-headings; numeral to the head of each side; one tabulation grid with listings and vertical headers; some minor repairs. 61 grams, 24 x 18 cm
Acquired 1970s-1996. Property of a North American collector. London collection, 2016. -
Western Asiatic Terracotta Elephant Tripod Vessel
2nd millennium B.C. or laterEstimate: £1,000 - 1,400 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £400
An Indus period shallow dish or bowl with gently rounded and tapering sidewalls, three integral tapering legs formed as stylised elephant heads and trunks with simple facial detailing and splayed feet. 2.9 kg, 35 cm wide
London, UK, gallery, 1971-early 2000s. Accompanied by an original thermoluminescence analysis report no.N123k2 from Oxford Authentication. -
Western Asiatic Stone and Shell Bead Necklace String
Circa 1st millennium B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £26
Restrung; composed of stone beads of various shapes and shades of cream and grey. 16.1 grams, 38 cm long
Ex North London collection from 1980s-1990s. Property of a Ruislip, UK, gentleman, by inheritance. Accompanied by a previous dealer's certificate of authenticity.
