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LOT 1035
Western Asiatic Steatite Cylinder Seal with Birds
CIRCA 3RD MILLENNIUM B.C.
5/8 in. (8.8 grams, 17 mm).
With incised and drilled bird motifs. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceAcquired 1970s-1996.
Property of a North American collector; collection no.02.
London collection, 2016.
Cf. Teissier, B., Ancient Near Eastern Cylinder Seals in the Marcopoli Collection, Berkeley, 1984, item 612, for type.
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Western Asiatic Ceramic Necklace Bead Group
1st millennium B.C. or laterSold for (Inc. bp): £26
Composed of ribbed oval-shaped beads, with a 'bee-hive' appearance. 12.1 grams total, 7-8 mm
UK gallery, early 2000s. -
Ghurid Silver Pectoral with Animals
Central Asia, 13th century A.D.Estimate: £1,200 - 1,700 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £533
Featuring curved sides and bottom, scalloped upper edge; median figure in textured hat flanked by two resting camels on a pounced field; applied loop to each upper corner; some old repairs. 90 grams, 17 cm
London, UK gallery 1971-early 2000s. with Bonhams, London, Islamic & India Art sale, circa 2015, p.45, lot 55. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate no.202353.
Ghurid Dynasty metalwork is poorly represented when compared to the architecture of the period, and the majority of surviving pieces are items of jewellery mostly in Russian museum collections. The sculptural nature of the decoration of this repoussé sheet sets it apart from the more usual output of Iran at this time, recalling the fine silversmithing of the Sasanian period. -
Large Jewish Lead Seal with Menorah
Circa 2nd century A.D.Estimate: £300 - 400 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £150
Discoid with vertical void from the thread; incuse menorah motif and partial remains of text. 10.25 grams, 23 mm
Collected from 1969-1999. From the collection of the late Mr S.M., London, UK.
