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LOT 0897
Western Asiatic Trans-Tigridian Cylinder Seal
CIRCA 25TH-23RD CENTURY B.C.
1 3/4 in. (23.4 grams, 45 mm).
A shell cylinder seal with scenes in two registers; accompanied by an old scholarly note, typed and signed by W.G. Lambert, late Professor of Assyriology, University of Birmingham, 1970-1993, which states: 'Cylinder seal of fossil shell, 45 x 17 mm. Two registers: above two seated figures drinking beer from a pot through straw, palm tree terminal. Below: contest scene of hero, two domestic quadrupeds and two lions. trans-Tigridian, c.2500-2300 B.C. Condition fair.'
ProvenanceFrom an important family collection.
Examined by Professor Wilfrid George Lambert FBA (1926-2011), historian, archaeologist, and specialist in Assyriology and Near Eastern archaeology, in the late 1980s and early 1990s.
Accompanied by a typed and signed note by Professor of Assyriology, University of Birmingham, 1970-1993.
'Trans-Tigridian' in this context means 'from across the River Tigris', i.e. from the region between the Tigris and the Zagros mountains, between the Iranian highlands and Mesopotamia.
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LOT 0897
Western Asiatic Trans-Tigridian Cylinder Seal
Sold for (Inc. bp): £585
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Western Asiatic Silver Bracelet with Lion Head Terminals Holding a Menorah
Circa 2nd-3rd century A.D.Estimate: £800 - 1,000 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £400
An uncleaned silver bracelet composed of two decoratively twisted hoops, terminals formed as two facing lion (or lioness) heads supporting the bezel, a twisted roundel, in their mouths, central bifacial swivel plaque displaying a menorah flanked by letters 'W-T' on both faces; articulate join between hoops and animal heads. 40 grams, 73 mm wide
Acquired before 1988. From the collection of a deceased collector.
