LOT 2199 Indus Valley Stamp Seal Collection
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Late 3rd-early 2nd millennium BC. A mixed group of five bronze stamps comprising: two accompanied by typed and signed notes by the late W.G. Lambert, Professor of Assyriology at the University of Birmingham, 1970-1993, which state:(U-38) 'Stamp Seal of Bronze, 43 x 53 x 17mm. This bears the shape of what is depicted, with flat compartmented face and flat back, on which is mounted a handle of inverted V-shape. The design shows a standing quadruped monster, with horns, wings rising from the middle of the back, and a extrusion at the rear end which might even represent a second head. This comes from west central Asia and dates to c. 2300-2000 B.C. It is a rare type, and in good condition with only very slight damage at the rear end.'; (K-11) 'Stamp Seal of Bronze, 30 x 27 x 7mm. This is flat on the face and back, with the remains of a stalk handle on the back. The face is compartmented, with an elaborate design that has not yet been certainly understood. The general shape might suggest a big spreading tree, but that is not certain. This seal comes from west central Asia and dates to c. 2300-1900 B.C. It is a rare seal for the design, and save for the lacking handle is in good condition.'; one in the form of a horned quadruped, handle to the reverse; one in the form of two standing birds(?), handle to the reverse; one in the form of a standing bird with outstretched wings and flared tail. 84 grams total, 31-53mm (1 1/4-2"). The Signo collection, the property of a West London businessman, formed in the late 1980s-early 1990s; collection numbers T-11, U-38, Y-630, X-452, A 3, academically researched and catalogued by the late Professor Lambert in the early 1990s. [5] Fine condition.
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