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LOT 1639
Western Asiatic Stone Amulet and Stamp Seal Collection
2ND-1ST MILLENNIUM B.C.
1 1/8 - 1 3/8 in. (33.3 grams total, 29-35 mm).
Including plano-convex type with incuse design of two fish, rectangular block with suspension holes, and columnar type with integral loop. [3, No Reserve]
ProvenanceFrom the private collection of a European gentleman (1942-2024), formed since the 1970s.
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LOT 1639
Western Asiatic Stone Amulet and Stamp Seal Collection
Estimate £60 - 80€70 - 93 (for guidance only)$81 - 108 (for guidance only)
Opening Bid
£5 (EUR 6; USD 7) +BP*
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Urartu Black Stone Stamp-Cylinder Seal with Recumbent Horned Quadruped
Circa 900-700 B.C.Estimate: £1,200 - 1,700 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £600
With mythological winged animals, accompanied by a copy of an old scholarly note, typed and signed by W.G. Lambert, late Professor of Assyriology, University of Birmingham, 1970-1993, which states: 'Description of Stamp-Cylinder Seal of black stone, 25 x 19 mm. Sides: two walking winged horned quadrupeds, a backwards looking horned quadruped. Base: a recumbent horned quadruped. This is from Urartu, the area around lake Van, and dates from c.900-700 B.C. The creatures depicted are typical of Urartian art generally. Save for a chip off the handle, condition fine.'; supplied with a museum-quality impression. 6.65 grams, 24.7 mm
Private collection, London, UK. Accompanied by a copy of an old scholarly note, typed and signed by W.G. Lambert, late Professor of Assyriology, University of Birmingham, 1987. -
Western Asiatic Stone Amulet Group
4th-3rd millennium B.C.Estimate: £60 - 80 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £5
Including addorsed horse-heads and other types. 35.9 grams total, 21-38 mm
From the private collection of a European gentleman (1942-2024), formed since the 1970s. -
Babylonian Carnelian Frog-Shaped Amulet
1st millennium B.C.Estimate: £800 - 1,000 (‡+bp*)
Opening Bid: £444
Carved in the round with hind legs folded behind the body, pierced at the stomach. 2.33 grams, 19 mm
Private collection, acquired in the late 1980s-early 1990s; thence by descent.
