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LOT 1451
Western Asiatic Veined Stone Cylinder Seal with Animals
2ND-1ST MILLENNIUM B.C.
1/2 in. (1.64 grams, 13.5 mm).
Frieze depicting an advancing gryphon, scorpion and bird; 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 1451
Western Asiatic Veined Stone Cylinder Seal with Animals
Sold for (Inc. bp): £111
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Seljuk Bronze Incense Burner with Silver Inlays
12th century A.D. or laterSold for (Inc. bp): £819
Domed openwork cover with inlays, the knop surrounded by a band of inlaid leaves, a band of Greek key motifs below and above the basal rim enclosing a series of figures in dynamic poses, three of the figures enclosed within a medallion and depicting a seated male with crossed legs and a bird on his right side. 345 grams, 14 cm
with a London, UK gallery 1971-early 2000s. -
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South Arabian Carving of a Nude Couple in Erotic Embrace with Inscription
1st century B.C.-1st century A.D.Estimate: £4,000 - 6,000 (‡+bp*)
Opening Bid: £2,222
Modelled in the round as two figures embracing, the upper figure with a pseudo inscription to the back; mounted on a custom-made stand. 380 grams total, 13.3 cm including stand
Formerly in the collection of Mr K. Ex collection of Mr H., acquired in Switzerland in the early 2000s. Private collection, Switzerland, acquired in 2010. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by a search certificate number no.12875-241696. -
Large Sasanian Agate Stamp Seal
Circa 4th-5th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £13
Plano-convex in section with lightly incised geometric motif to underside. 18.52 grams, 27.58 mm
From the private collection of a European gentleman (1942-2024), formed since the 1970s.
