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LOT 1465
Western Asiatic Stone Cylinder Seal Group
3RD-2ND MILLENNIUM B.C.
1/2 - 7/8 in. (25.1 grams total, 13-21 mm).
Comprising: a brown steatite seal with drilled motifs; a cream quartz seal with a geometric pattern; an intentionally broken hematite seal with a nude frontal woman, two small figures with antlers beneath, a male with curly hair and another figure with a long neck, a practise piece; a cram limestone seal with three tree motifs; a steatite seal with linear and pellet motifs; supplied with museum-quality impressions. [5, No Reserve]
ProvenanceFrom the private collection of a European gentleman (1942-2024), formed since the 1970s.
Accompanied by previous typed catalogue slips with collection nos.11, 12, 54, 62, 71.
Cf. seal in similar style from Mesopotamia or Iran, Jemdet Nasr or Early Dynastic I, c.3100-2750 B.C., in Pittman, H., Ancient Art in Miniature, Near Eastern Seals from the Collection of Martin and Sarah Cherkasky, New York, 1987, no.17 p.54.
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Luristan Bronze Model of a Horse
1st millennium B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £91
Featuring a thin body and elongated legs, a long tail pointing downwards and a short neck supporting an emphasised with pointed ears. 12.16 grams, 40 mm
Ex London, UK, collection, formed from the 1990s. Accompanied by a previously illustrated catalogue card with provenance. -
West Central Asian Bronze Seal Matrix with 'Eyes'
Circa 2000-1500 B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £26
Openwork seal with a tall handle, accompanied by an old scholarly note, typed and signed by W.G. Lambert, late Professor of Assyriology, University of Birmingham, 1970-1993, which states: 'Stamp Seal of Bronze, 26 x 26 x 17 mm. This has a round flat engraved face, and the back rises steeply to the pierced loop handle. The design appears as abstract, that is it does nor depict anything from nature.This comes from west central Asia and dates to c. 2000-1500 B.C. It is in very good condition.' 12.8 grams, 36 mm
Acquired in the late 1980s-early 1990s. Ex property of a West London businessman. Academically researched and catalogued by the late Professor Lambert in the early 1990s. Accompanied by a copy of a scholarly report, numbered D-5, typed and signed by Professor Wilfrid George Lambert. -
Bactrian Banded Agate Talismanic Pendant
2nd millennium B.C.Estimate: £300 - 400 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £150
Discoid pendant with slightly domed faces carved from banded agate, rectangular tab above and below, the upper one pierced for suspension. 7.95 grams, 30 mm
Ex French collection of Mr C, prior 2000. UK private collection, acquired from the above, 2000s.
