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LOT 1773
Western Asiatic Stone Amulet and Stamp Seal Collection
2ND-1ST MILLENNIUM B.C.
1/2 - 7/8 in. (12.7 grams total, 13-22 mm).
Including plano-convex, square, cordate, and other types with hatched and other detailing. [5, No Reserve]
ProvenanceFrom the private collection of a European gentleman (1942-2024), formed since the 1970s.
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LOT 1773
Western Asiatic Stone Amulet and Stamp Seal Collection
Estimate £100 - 140€120 - 160 (for guidance only)$140 - 190 (for guidance only)
Opening Bid
£5 (EUR 6; USD 7) +BP*
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Neo-Assyrian Period Bronze Amuletic Humbaba Head Pendant
Circa 800 B.C.Estimate: £500 - 700 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £250
Modelled in the round with a grimacing expression and small protruding ears, ribbed loop above the head. 16.1 grams, 25 mm
London gentleman's collection, 1970-1990s, by descent. -
Sasanian Carnelian Stamp Seal with Bust
3rd-7th century A.D.Estimate: £40 - 60 (+bp*)
Bids: 1 | Current Bid: £5
D-shaped in profile with incuse profile bust to the base; supplied with a museum-quality impression. 4.15 grams, 18 mm
From the private collection of a European gentleman (1942-2024), formed since the 1970s. -
Western Asiatic Carnelian Calligraphic Gemstone
18th-19th century A.D.Estimate: £80 - 100 (+bp*)
Bids: 1 | Current Bid: £5
Ellipsoid in plan with incuse calligraphic legend amid tendrils and flowers. 1.7 grams, 16 mm
From the private collection of a European gentleman (1942-2024), formed since the 1970s.
