Western Asiatic Stamp Seal Collection

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Nov 23, 2018

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Auction Venue: The May Fair Hotel London Stratton Street Mayfair London, W1J 8LT Viewing from noon Thursday 22nd Nov. 2018 Champagne Reception: 6pm - 9pm Friday 23rd Nov. 2018 (Day 1) 10am : Lots 1 - 660 TimeLine Auctions Limited enquiries@timelineauctions.com

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  23rd-20th century BC. A mixed group of five bronze seals comprising: one in the shape of a lion attacking a standing figure, design in relief to the reverse with small handle; and 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: (L-91) 'Stamp Seal of Bronze, 31 x 31 x 11mm. This has the shape of a heraldic eagle: head sideways at the top, wings spread out, and tail feathers down. The face is flat and the eagle shape is hollowed out away from the edges.The back is generally convex, and has a big loop handle attached. The seal comes from west-central Asia and dates to c. 2300-2000 B.C. it is an attractive piece and is in very good condition.'; (U-230) 'Stamp Seal of Bronze, 33 x 33 x9mm. This is round, with flat face and flat back, on which there is a small loop for suspension. the design consists of a depiction within a plain outer band. It shows a sitting monkey with tail up and front paws raised, perhaps holding something. This comes from west central Asia and dates to c. 2300-2000 B.C. There is some wear and damage to the outer edge of the seal, but the design remains clear. The metal has been conserved.'; (T-151) 'Stamp Seal of Bronze, 33 x 34 x 10mm. This has the shape of what is depicted: a standing horned quadruped looking upwards. the face is flat and compartmented. the back is also flat and has a loop handle with two grooves over it. this comes from west central Asia and dates to c. 2300-2000 B.C. It is in very good condition and the metal has been conserved.'; (A2) 'Stamp Seal of Bronze, 26 x 52 x 12mm. This is a compartmented seal, not open work, with a stout suspension loop on the back. The shape is that of a bovine with short curly tail, heavy body, thick neck and only a very slight hump. For practical reasons there are only the shortest of horns, where, as with the feet, the ridge around the edges of the seal is not continued. This comes from west central Asia, and dates to c. 2300-2000 B.C. It is a very rare piece of great merit.' 76 grams, 32-52mm (1 1/4-2"). The Signo collection, the property of a West London businessman, formed in the late 1980s-early 1990s; collection numbers A2, T-151, U-230, L-91, X-453, academically researched and catalogued by the late Professor Lambert in the early 1990s. [5]

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