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LOT 1225
Western Asiatic Stone Jeweller's Mould Group
1ST MILLENNIUM A.D.
1 1/8 - 1 3/4 in. (59 grams total, 29-44 mm).
Comprising: bifacial soapstone block fragment with incised roundel of a nimbate head with pouring channel, vent and locating hole, reverse similar with roundel of two opposed figures with fronds between, both faces with portions of other designs; larger rectangular block with pouting channel vent and two locating holes, roundel with rosette design. [2]
ProvenanceFrom the collection of a gentleman, acquired on the London art market in the 1990s.
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LOT 1225
Western Asiatic Stone Jeweller's Mould Group
Estimate £300 - 400€350 - 460 (for guidance only)$410 - 540 (for guidance only)
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Biconvex in profile with rounded underside and broad mouth; repoussé rosettes to the shoulder, and larger rosette to the base; slightly everted rim. 183 grams, 11.5 cm
Acquired 1980-2015. Ex Abelita family collection. -
Western Asiatic Stone Cylinder Seal Trial Piece
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Steatite or talc with two columns of cuneiform text, un-drilled: -num, son of Ad-da-al(?)-a/za(?); possibly unfinished. 6.06 grams, 30 mm
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Sumerian Black Stone Cylinder Seal with Female Figures
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Frieze of kneeling female figures with braided hair, each supporting an item on a raised hand: a chalice, a loaf(?) and a flame; supplied with a museum-quality impression. 14 grams, 28 mm
Ex S. collection, London, UK, 1980s-2000s.