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LOT 0902
Western Asiatic Steatite Cylinder Seal with Figures
CIRCA 3RD MILLENNIUM B.C.
7/8 in. (20.5 grams, 22 mm).
With frieze of D-shaped figures and trees between. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceAcquired 1970s-1996.
Property of a North American collector, collection no.069.
London collection, 2016.
Cf. Teissier, B., Ancient Near Eastern Cylinder Seals in the Marcopoli Collection, Berkeley, 1984, item 697, for type.
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Western Asiatic Agate Stamp Seal with Animal
Circa 3rd millennium B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £26
Plano-convex with drilled figurative zoomorphic design to the base; drilled for suspension. 9.62 grams, 24 mm
Acquired 1970s-1996. Property of a North American collector. London collection, 2016. -
Western Asiatic Heavy Gold Bracelet Pair
Circa 12th-14th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £4,680
Each comprising a single gold bar, drawn on both ends to form two wide sections and a length of wire; looped to form a central double bar; the wire coiled around itself to complete the bracelet. 57.21 grams total, 73 mm each
Acquired on the London art market in the 1980s. Ex Ward collection, UK. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate number no.11874-200695. -
Nabataean White Ground Dish with Painted Foliage
1st century B.C.-1st century A.D.Estimate: £700 - 900 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £375
Squat dish with conical profile, flange rim; finely detailed painted foliage to the inner face; very rare. 117 grams, 15 cm wide
From the important family collection of the late M.N., pre 1992.
