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LOT 0853
Western Asiatic Textile Section
19TH CENTURY A.D.
19 1/8 x 8 5/8 in. (530 grams, 48.5 x 22 cm).
Displaying raised flowering vegetation; applied to a canvas backing, stretched across a wooden frame. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceLondon collection.
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Central Asian Bronze Compartmented Seal Matrix
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Segmented wheel with U-shaped loop; accompanied by an old scholarly note, typed and signed by W.G. Lambert, late Professor of Assyriology, University of Birmingham, 1970-1993, which states: 'Stamp Seal of Bronze. 46 x 48 x 18. This is roughly round, compartmented, and open work except for the central star. There is a largish circle in the middle, a six-pointed star around it. and a band of 11 oblongs around the outer edge. 6 in three pairs matching the points of the stars [sic]. This is a seal from west central Asia, c. 2300-2000 B.C. It is well preserved and a largish example of its kind. There is a loop handle on the back.' 35.5 grams, 47 mm
From an important London, UK, collection, 1970s. Accompanied by a scholarly note by Professor Wilfrid George Lambert FBA (1926-2011), historian, archaeologist, and specialist in Assyriology and Near Eastern archaeology. -
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Opening Bid: £50
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Acquired prior to 2000. British private collection of Mr D.M., London, UK. -
Western Asiatic Ceramic Plate with Star
1st millennium B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £111
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