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LOT 1279
Western Asiatic White Stone Cylinder Seal with Figures
2ND-1ST MILLENNIUM B.C.
3/4 in. (4.56 grams, 21 mm).
Frieze comprising a tall standing figure facing, flanked by five similar figures, all joined by horizontal bars at shoulders and hips, doubled borders; supplied with a museum-quality impression. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceFrom the private collection of a European gentleman (1942-2024), formed since the 1970s.
LiteratureCf. a similar seal in Wilson, J.A., Allen, T.G., Ancient Oriental Cylinder and Other Seals, with a description of the collection of Mrs William H.Moore, Chicago, 1940, fig.195 (procession).
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LOT 1279
Western Asiatic White Stone Cylinder Seal with Figures
Estimate £80 - 100€93 - 116 (for guidance only)$108 - 135 (for guidance only)
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Large Bactrian Pierced Stone Seal
2700-1400 B.C.Estimate: £80 - 100 (+bp*)
Bids: 1 | Current Bid: £5
Domed body with deeply engraved underside with abstract motifs, drilled for suspension. 22.1 grams, 37 mm
From the private collection of a European gentleman (1942-2024), formed since the 1970s. -
Large West Central Asian Bronze Greek Cross Seal Matrix
Circa 2300-1800 B.C.Estimate: £30 - 40 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £5
Handled stamp seal with Greek cross design, 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 28 x 17 x 35 mm. This had originally the shape of four Greek crosses based on a central small circle, but three are broken off and missing, only one remains. Above the circle is a tall stalk handle with round pierced loop on the top. the circle and crosses are compartmented. This comes from west central Asia and dates to c. 2300-1800 B.C. What remains is in good condition, and the pattern of the whole can easily be reconstructed.' 14.8 grams, 35 mm
Acquired in the late 1980s-early 1990s. Ex property of a West London businessman. Academically researched and catalogued by the late Professor Lambert in the early 1990s. Accompanied by a copy of a scholarly report, numbered T-189, typed and signed by Professor Wilfrid George Lambert. -
Western Asiatic Rock Crystal Animal and Other Artefact Collection
20th century A.D.Estimate: £150 - 200 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £80
Including a cat's head, a crouching lion, a dog and other designs. 160 grams total, 24-46 mm
Private collection, UK.
