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LOT 1873
Western Asiatic Stone Stamp Seal with Beast
2ND MILLENNIUM B.C.
1 in. (7.37 grams, 23 mm).
Rectangular in plan with a handle carved to represent a beast standing in repose; underside with lightly-incised combat scene; supplied with a museum-quality impression. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceFrom the private collection of a European gentleman (1942-2024), formed since the 1970s.
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LOT 1873
Western Asiatic Stone Stamp Seal with Beast
Estimate £60 - 80€70 - 93 (for guidance only)$81 - 108 (for guidance only)
Opening Bid
£5 (EUR 6; USD 7) +BP*
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Western Asiatic Stone Amulet and Stamp Seal Collection
2nd-1st millennium B.C.Estimate: £100 - 140 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £5
Comprising plano-convex, T-shaped, tongue-shaped and other types with hatched, pointillé and other motifs. 8.63 grams total, 7-16 mm
From the private collection of a European gentleman (1942-2024), formed since the 1970s. -
Sasanian and Other Stone Intaglio Collection
2nd-7th century A.D.Estimate: £400 - 600 (‡+bp*)
Opening Bid: £180
Comprising: a lapis lazuli intaglio with a standing stylised animal, an inscription above; an orange jasper intaglio with a leaping lion; a translucent agate intaglio with a butting bull. 1.07 grams total, 9-11 mm
Lion gemstone: with Gerhard Hirsch Nachfolger, Munich, Auction 252/253, 25 September 2017, no.1585. Bull gemstone: ex Bavarian Collection, 1965-2010. Thereafter, Gorny & Mosch Auction 223, 26 June 2014, no.1126. Animal gemstone: with Bonhams London, 1 May 2008, no.309. -
Western Asiatic Haematite Calligraphic Gemstone
12th-14th century A.D.Estimate: £100 - 140 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £5
Plano-convex in section with single incuse line of Kufic text across the apex; supplied with an impression. 1.95 grams, 11 mm
From the private collection of a European gentleman (1942-2024), formed since the 1970s.
