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LOT 0991
Western Asiatic Style Artefact Collection
20TH CENTURY A.D.
1/2 - 4 in. (344 grams total, 1.4-10.2 cm).
A group of three stone artefacts in ancient style: a haematite cylinder seal accompanied by an impression; penannular metallic bracelet with ram's head terminals and filigree ornament; an alabaster pot of tapering cylindrical form, frieze of birds advancing right engraved around the circumference. [3, No Reserve]
Provenance
German collection formed before 2000.
Ex private European collection.
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