LOT 2255 Indus Valley Stamp Seal Collection
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23rd-3rd century BC. A group of three bronze seals, all accompanied by a typed and signed note by the late W.G. Lambert, Professor of Assyriology at the University of Birmingham, 1970-1993, which states: (V-880) 'Amulet of Bronze, 29 x 40 x 17mm.This shows two vultures, perching together with heads turned backwards. The eyes are marked by holes, and their beaks curve around to form a small circle at their ends. The bodies have grooves accentuating the shapes. The whole is flat with rounded edges. On the back there is a short pillar ending in a small disc, with groove within it. This is an example of steppe art, c.600-300 B.C. from some area from the steppes of eastern Europe eastwards. It is a nice example of its type and in good condition.'; (U-34) 'Stamp Seal of Bronze, 25 x 27 x 8mm. This has the shape of what is depicted, with flat compartmented face and flat back, on which is mounted a loop handle of strip metal. The design shows a standing bull with big eye, compartmented. This comes from west central Asia and dates to c. 2300-2000 B.C. It is in very good condition. The incrustation on the surface could be restored.'; (T-662) 'Stamp Seal of Bronze, 36.5 x 37 x 13mm. This is round, with flat face and flat back, on which is mounted a handle of inverted U-shape. The design, which is both compartmented and open-work, consists of a scorpion within a plain outer band. This comes from west central Asia and dates to c. 2300-2000 B.C. It is in very good condition -- slight denting of the rim being the only defect -- and is a fine example of its kind. The metal is in good state.' 48 grams total, 28-42mm (1-1 1/2"). The Signo collection, the property of a West London businessman, formed in the late 1980s-early 1990s; collection numbers T-662, U-34, V-880, academically researched and catalogued by the late Professor Lambert in the early 1990s. [3]
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