LOT 1798 Western Asiatic Stamp Seal Collection
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3rd millennium BC-17th century AD. A mixed group of six bronze stamp seals including four accompanied by typed and signed notes by the late W.G. Lambert, Professor of Assyriology at the University of Birmingham 1970-1993, which state: (Q-39) 'Bronze Disk, 20.5 x 21 x 5mm. This is a round disk with strengthened and beaded edge, on the back of which a loop has been attached, made from a small strip of metal. On the face is a standing horned animal with a cross between its legs, a linear motif above its back, three dots behind its legs, and a crescent above them. This comes from west central Asia and dates most probably to c. 1400-1700 A.D. It was no doubt a button for a formal garment such as a uniform. The loop is bent, but otherwise the piece is in very good condition.'; (L-90) 'Stamp Seal of Bronze, 26.5 x 31 x 9mm. This is an oblong plate with flat face and very slightly convex back on which is mounted a pierced handle (the hole now filled with incrustation"). On the face is shown a standing humped bull and below it some motifs not now clear. This is a seal from west central Asia and dates to c. 1500-800 B.C. The surface is worn, but the seal is generally in good condition.'; (T-410) 'Stamp Seal of Bronze, 21.5 x 21.5 x 9.5mm. This is a square plaque, white thin, with handle of inverted V-shape on the back. The design engraved on the face shows a single complex motif not easily interpreted to show something from the natural world. This comes from west central Asia and dates to c.2300-2000 B.C. It is nicely engraved and is in fair condition.'; (D-4) 'Stamp Seal of Bronze, 22 x 23 x 12mm. This is a flat round disc of sheet metal, with a handle of the same, pierced, mounted on the back. The design shows a stag in full gallop. This comes from eastern Iran or west central Asia and dates to c. 1000-500 B.C. It is in very good condition.' 49 grams total, 15-34mm (1/2-1 1/4"). The Signo collection, the property of a West London businessman, formed in the late 1980s-early 1990s; collection numbers 4012, 4018, D-4, L-90, Q-39, T-410, academically researched and catalogued by the late Professor Lambert in the early 1990s. [6] Fine condition.
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