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LOT 1683
Western Asiatic Stone Scaraboid Seal Group
1ST MILLENNIUM B.C.
5/8 - 7/8 in. (12.07 grams total, 15-21 mm).
Each plano-convex in section, two with incuse design to underside. [3]
ProvenanceFrom the collection of a gentleman, acquired on the London art market in the 1990s.
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LOT 1683
Western Asiatic Stone Scaraboid Seal Group
Estimate £500 - 700€580 - 810 (for guidance only)$680 - 950 (for guidance only)
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Western Asiatic Black Stone Cylinder Seal with Figural Scene
2nd-1st millennium B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £390
Frieze comprising two panels: left: advancing figure in profile with tall headgear, one hand raised to a vertical frond or tree, second figure facing with circular void at the hips; right: profile figure in ankle-length robe with flounces and fringe detailing, one hand raised to a vase with flowers, second figure in open-fronted tunic holding a staff; supplied with a museum-quality impression. 6.94 grams, 26.9 mm
From the private collection of a European gentleman (1942-2024), formed since the 1970s. -
Western Asiatic Bronze Seal with Gryphon
1st millennium B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £59
Rectangular block with recurved wire handle; incuse profile gryphon motif. 4.31 grams, 19 mm
Ex London, UK, gentleman's collection by descent, 1980s. -
Early Arabic Inscribed Stone Fragment
North or West Africa, 13th century A.D. or laterSold for (Inc. bp): £208
Irregular fragment of sedimentary rock with six short lines of carefully incised calligraphic text; mounted on a custom-made stand. 6.31kg total, 42.5 cm high including stand
Previously in the private collection of Joseph Knopfelmacher (1923-2019), a collector of Saharan artefacts, acquired by at least 1995.
