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LOT 0928
Western Asiatic Stamp Seal with Lamashtu
LATE 2ND-EARLY 1ST MILLENNIUM B.C.
7/8 in. (8.4 grams, 22 mm).
A stone stamp seal of truncated conical form, possibly chlorite or serpentine, with incise standing human-headed eagle to base, incused hatched lines in four directions to the top face; drilled for suspension.
ProvenanceAcquired 1969-1999.
London collection of the late S.M., thence by descent.
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Mesopotamian Cylinder Seal with Walking Women
4th-3rd millennium B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £494
A drum-shaped stone cylinder seal with figural frieze; accompanied by an old scholarly note, typed and signed by W.G. Lambert, late Professor of Assyriology, University of Birmingham, 1970-1993, which states: 'Cylinder seal of red stone, 18 x 20 mm. Frieze of four walking women holding standards. Mesopotamia, c.3000 B.C. Condition fine.' 13.7 grams, 18 mm
From an important family collection. Examined by Professor Wilfrid George Lambert FBA (1926-2011), historian, archaeologist, and specialist in Assyriology and Near Eastern archaeology, in the late 1980s and early 1990s. Accompanied by an old scholarly note, typed and signed by W.G. Lambert, late Professor of Assyriology, University of Birmingham, 1970-1993. -
Western Asiatic Copper Bracelet with Animal Terminals
Circa 1st millennium B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £52
A copper zoomorphic bracelet with round-section penannular hoop, terminals formed as opposed animal heads, possibly rams with curled horns, with remains of facial detailing. 33.5 grams, 71 mm
Acquired before the early 1970s. Ex London, UK, gallery. Property of a London gentleman. -
Western Asiatic Lapis Lazuli Bead Group
1st millennium B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £59
A string of lapis lazuli beads of various types, including biconical, wheel and tubular types. 3.66 grams, 39 cm long
Acquired 1980-2015. Ex Abelita family collection.
