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LOT 0983
Western Asiatic Stone Geometric Cylinder Seal
CIRCA 3RD MILLENNIUM B.C.
2 in. (8.12 grams, 52 mm).
With geometric pattern of concentric lines and pellets. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceAcquired 1970s-1996.
Property of a North American collector, collection no.073.
London collection, 2016.
Cf. Teissier, B., Ancient Near Eastern Cylinder Seals in the Marcopoli Collection, Berkeley, 1984, item 21, for type.
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Western Asiatic Carnelian and Other Bead Collection
1st millennium B.C. and laterSold for (Inc. bp): £260
Composed of polished carnelian and other beads of various types and sizes. 91 grams total, 2-13 mm
UK gallery, early 2000s. -
Western Asiatic Stone Cylinder Seal
Circa 3rd millennium B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £78
With drilled design of larger and smaller pellets regularly placed. 19.5 grams, 22 mm
Acquired 1970s-1996. Property of a North American collector; collection no.068. London collection, 2016. -
Western Asiatic Bronze and Silver Artefact Group
1st millennium B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £85
Including a ewer handle with thumb-pad, coiled spring, tubular fitting with beast-head detail and other items. 509 grams total, 1.7-20 cm
From a UK private collection, before 1980.
