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LOT 1420
Western Asiatic Stone Amulet Group
1ST MILLENNIUM B.C.-1ST MILLENNIUM A.D.
5/8 - 7/8 in. (11.98 grams total, 15-23 mm).
Comprising: a black stone stamp seal with integral loop and hatched decoration on the underside; a fragment of a white stone seal showing the frontal part of an advancing ibex; a grey stone bead formed as a stylised bird; a red and light-green rectangular amulet pierced through the upper edge. [4, No Reserve]
ProvenanceFrom the private collection of a European gentleman (1942-2024), formed since the 1970s.
LiteratureCf. for Assyrian, Neo-Babylonian and Sassanian amulets in similar style Wallis Budge, A., Amulets and Talismans, Chicago, New York, 1961, pl. X, and p.126, no.119983.
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Sasanian Bronze Bowl
3rd-7th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £117
With broad base and deep everted sidewall. 194 grams, 17 cm
From the collection of North West London, UK, gentleman, 1990-2000s. -
Bactrian Style Lapis Lazuli Bead Necklace String
20th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £39
Composed of graduated spherical beads with a hatched design, restrung. 61.5 grams, 42 cm
Acquired in the 1990s-early 2000s. Ex London, UK, collection. -
Assyrian Stone Bust of the Demon Humbaba
8th-7th century B.C.Estimate: £1,200 - 1,700 (‡+bp*)
Opening Bid: £600
Carved in the round bust with heavily hatched brow and cheeks, D-shaped eyes, snubbed feline nose, ellipsoid mouth gaping with teeth exposed, segmented panel to chest. 47 grams, 37 mm
European art market, 1997. Acquired by the present owner from the above. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by a search certificate no.12596-232196.
