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LOT 1085
Western Silicia Bronze Jeweller's Stamp with Bust
ARMENIA, 12TH-13TH CENTURY A.D.
1 1/8 in. (10.5 grams, 29 mm).
Rectangular panel, hollow to the rverse with attachment lug, incised die with profile crowned bust and legend. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceFrom the collection of a gentleman, acquired on the London art market in the 1990s.
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Luristan Bronze Animal
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Slender beast with multiple legs, head raised, mounted on a conical disc. 34 grams, 56 mm wide
Acquired 1980-2015. Ex Abelita family collection. -
Western Asiatic Silver Applique with Snake
16th-17th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £39
Teardrop-shaped in plan with repoussé detailing: hatched face, rosette and serpent. 1.6 grams, 36 mm
From the collection of a gentleman, acquired on the London art market in the 1990s. -
Babylonian Hardstone Cylinder Seal with Worship Scene
Circa 2nd millennium B.C.Estimate: £300 - 400 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £150
Featuring a finely carved single register with a male figure seated on a throne, probably a deified king, resting one of his arms on the throne and the other outstretched in the act of giving or receiving, wearing a flounced robe of descending layers in Babylonian style, a crescent moon above the king; before him a worshipper and a supplicant goddess. 1.8 grams, 20 mm
Ex property of the late Mr S.M., London, UK, 1970-1990s, thence by descent. Accompanied by a previous typed cataloguing card.
