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LOT 1388
Western Asiatic Terracotta Jar Handle with Mamshat Royal Stamp
1ST MILLENNIUM B.C.
4 3/4 in. (251 grams, 12 cm).
A large handle from a Tufnell type 484 jar, oval seal impression above the handle depicting a schematic winged sun disc, inscription 'Imlk / mmšt' for 'belonging (or) for the king (city of) Mamshat'.
ProvenanceAcquired 1970-1999.
London collection of the late Mr S.M., thence by descent.
Accompanied by a copy of a description from Peter Gert Van der Veen, senior lecturer of Levantine Archaeology Johannes Gutenberg-Universität Mainz.
This lot has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database, and is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.
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LOT 1388
Western Asiatic Terracotta Jar Handle with Mamshat Royal Stamp
Sold for (Inc. bp): £520
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Opening Bid: £300
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