4th century AD. A fragment of a of a large lanx showing part of the scenes of the life of Achilles; the central representation is of King Priam supplicating Achilles for the return of the body of Hector (this scene is also popular on a number of Roman sarcophagi, one of the best being in the lower stone gallery in the Louvre); representing the child Achilles being let by his mother, the nereid Thetis, to be educated by the centaur Chiron, here his horse Nethers absent. 120 grams, 10.5cm (4 1/4"). The scene represents an episode from the Trojan War which forms the backdrop to a great many tales from Greek legend and mythology, presented in its greatest extent in the Iliad of Homer, written in the 8th century BC. The central portion of the Iliad (Books II – XXIII) covers climactic events towards the end of the decade-long siege of the city of Troy in Asia Minor. Homer's other major work, the Odyssey describes the journey of Odysseus, one of the war's central figures, back to his home and his discovery of the events which have taken place in his absence. Other portions of the tale are described in a cycle of epic poems, mainly surviving in fragments and in references elsewhere in Greek literature. Roman poets such as Virgil and Ovid took up aspects of the tale in their own works. Property of a Mayfair lady; formerly in an important London collection formed since 1965. Fine condition.
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23rd-22nd century BC. A carved medium to dark green mottled jasper cylinder seal with judgement scene; accompanied by a museum-quality impression, and a hand written and signed scholarly note issued by W.G. Lambert, Professor of Assyriology at the University of Birmingham 1970-1993, which states: 'Cylinder Seal of green-black stone, 33 x 23 mm. Bird man brought to god Enki for judgement. Akkadian, c.2300-2200 B.C. large and interesting, good condition. W.G. Lambert.' 33.38 grams, 33mm (1 1/4"). Property of a London gentleman; previously in the late Hassan Reyhani collection before 2000; acquired on the UK art market in the 1980s-early 1990s; thence by descent. Very fine condition.
23rd-22nd century BC. A carved black jasper cylinder seal with seated figures; accompanied by a museum-quality impression, and a hand written and signed scholarly note issued by W.G. Lambert, Professor of Assyriology at the University of Birmingham 1970-1993, which states: 'Cylinder of black/green stone, 29 x 17 mm. Seated god, two facing gods, altar between, crescent in sky. Akkadian, c. 2300-2200 B.C. Worn. W.G. Lambert.' 15.22 grams, 29mm (1 1/4"). Property of a London gentleman; previously in the late Hassan Reyhani collection before 2000; acquired on the UK art market in the 1980s-early 1990s; thence by descent. Fine condition.
23rd-22nd century BC. A carved foramniferal limestone cylinder seal with scene of animal combat; accompanied by a museum-quality impression, and a hand written and signed scholarly note issued by W.G. Lambert, Professor of Assyriology at the University of Birmingham 1970-1993, which states: 'Cylinder seal of fawn stone, 26 x 15.5 mm. Contest scene: lion attacks horned animal above tree, hero to left, second horned animal to left. Akkadian, c.2300-2200 B.C. Condition fine. W.G. Lambert.' 10.87 grams, 26.11mm (1"). Property of a London gentleman; previously in the late Hassan Reyhani collection before 2000; acquired on the UK art market in the 1980s-early 1990s; thence by descent. Very fine condition.
20th-16th century BC. A carved limestone cylinder seal with combat scenes; accompanied by a museum-quality impression, and a hand written and signed scholarly note issued by W.G. Lambert, Professor of Assyriology at the University of Birmingham 1970-1993, which states: 'Cylinder seal of black stone 20 x 10 mm. Two contest pairs: bull with human face and lion; Lahmu ("Hairy"(hero)) and buffalo; crescent, "vessel", "ball-staff". Old Babylonian, c. 2000-1600 B.C. Condition good, W.G. Lambert.' 4.13 grams, 20.43mm (1"). Property of a London gentleman; previously in the late Hassan Reyhani collection before 2000; acquired on the UK art market in the 1980s-early 1990s; thence by descent. Fine condition.
Early 3rd millennium BC. A chert cylinder seal with animals; accompanied by a museum-quality impression, and a hand written and signed scholarly note issued by W.G. Lambert, Professor of Assyriology at the University of Birmingham 1970-1993, which states: 'Cylinder seal of green stone, 48 x 11.5 mm. Above: lion chase ibex. Below: frieze of horned animals between: two birds. N.W.Iran, c.3000-2700 B.C. Worn. W.G. Lambert.' 11.55 grams, 48.15mm (2"). Property of a London gentleman; previously in the late Hassan Reyhani collection before 2000; acquired on the UK art market in the 1980s-early 1990s; thence by descent. Fine condition.
20th-17th century BC. A carved green jasper cylinder seal with figures and objects in the field; accompanied by a museum-quality impression, and a hand written and signed scholarly note issued by W.G. Lambert, Professor of Assyriology at the University of Birmingham 1970-1993, which states: 'Cylinder seal of green stone 24 x 13.5 mm. Seated god, standing worshipper, Lamma behind; star and crescent and disc in sky; 'vessel', 'ball-staff'. Erased inscription. Old Babylonian, c.2000-1700 B.C. Fine engraving, condition fair. W.G. Lambert.' 7.31 grams, 24.34mm (1"). Property of a London gentleman; previously in the late Hassan Reyhani collection before 2000; acquired on the UK art market in the 1980s-early 1990s; thence by descent. Very fine condition.
2nd-1st millennium BC. A mixed group of carved stone cylinder seals with geometric and figural motifs, composed of haematite (2), black limestone (1), mottled limestone (1), and white limestone (1"). 51 grams total, 18-38mm (3/4 - 1 1/2"). From a private collection of seals and amulets, the property of a Canadian gentleman living in London; from his father's collection formed in the late 1960s to 1980s. [5]Fair to fine condition.
2nd-1st millennium BC. A mixed group of carved stone cylinder seals with geometric detailing composed of carnelian (1), chalcedony (1), and limestone (3"). 25 grams total, 20-30mm (3/4 - 1 1/4"). From a private collection of seals and amulets, the property of a Canadian gentleman living in London; from his father's collection formed in the late 1960s to 1980s. [5]Fair to fine condition.
2nd-1st millennium BC. A mixed group of carved stone cylinder seals with mainly geometric decoration, one pierced for use as a pendant, and composed of mottled red jasper (1), limestone (3), and marble (1"). 43 grams total, 15 - 31mm (5/8 - 1 1/4"). From a private collection of seals and amulets, the property of a Canadian gentleman living in London; from his father's collection formed in the late 1960s to 1980s. [5]Fair to fine condition.
2nd-1st millennium BC. A mixed group of carved stone cylinder seals comprised of carnelian (1), chalcedony (1), and limestone (3), with geometric and vegetation detailing. 29 grams total, 17-31mm (3/4 - 1 3/8"). From a private collection of seals and amulets, the property of a Canadian gentleman living in London; from his father's collection formed in the late 1960s to 1980s. [5]Fair to fine condition.
2nd millennium BC and later. A mixed group of haematite, schist and other stone cylinder seals with mainly figural and geometric detailing; including one Late syro-Cappadocian cylinder seal with contest scene (1835-1740 BC); on the right a man in a wrapped robe, facing left, driving by stick a pack donkey with charge on its back; on the left a man with a long neck attacks by a stick in both hands an ostrich(?), its body is shown as a large ball. See Collon, D. Near Eastern Seals, London, 1990 for discussion. 17 grams total, 11-30mm (1/2 - 1 1/4"). Property of a London gentleman; previously acquired on the UK art market, 1990s. [3] Fine condition.
9th-11th century AD. A carved stone architectural bracket comprising a slender ledge with stepped cone finial to the lower face, swept underside to the triangular bracket with ribbed and lobed surface, central void containing an advancing elephant with saddlecloth and two riders supporting the ledge; mounted on a custom-made stand. 33.1 kg, 68cm including stand (26 3/4"). Property of a London gentleman; from his father's collection formed in the late 1980s-early 1990s. Fine condition.
An Argyll and Sutherland highlanders Scottish regimental dirk by Kirkwood of Edinburgh. With carved bog oak hilts formed as celtic knots and with silver nails, the pommels set with faceted cairngorms. In leather scabbard with white metal mounts bearing mascots and mottos.Condition report intended as a guide only.Stone on the bi fork cracked. the other two in good order. Some slight pitting.
A DIAMOND AND GOLD BELT BUCKLE AND BELT BY HEDY MARTINELLIEach side of the wavy rectangular gold buckle containing a hardstone stone cameo portrait within a border of circular-cut white diamonds and diamonds of brown tint, mounted in 18K gold, with similarly-cut diamond clasp, to a thick fancy-link chain belt, diamonds approx. 6cts total, length 101cm, contained within maker's caseHedy Martinellis is a contemporary Italian jewellery designer based in Rome, Italy. She is known for her unique bold statement pieces which are handmade using a range of precious stones as well as unconventional material, such as steel or iron. As in the case of this lot, she regularly combines the use of precious stones with harsher materials, balancing the delicate white and brown diamonds with the net-like chain of the belt to create a very unique avantgarde look.
An alexandrite single stone ring, comprising of one oval alexandrite 13.6x8.7mm, 6.9mm deep calculated weight 6.39ct, showing distinct colour change properties, bezel set in 18ct yellow gold with plain 14.4mm polished shoulders with groove edged detail, tapering to a plain 6.4mm shank, stamped 18k 750, Birmingham hallmark for 2005, sponsors mark GTO, also stamped with safe mark, SM AX AX6 A stated handcrafted, condition as new and gross weight 16.6 grams - with insurance valuation for 33,400 dated 4.11.2005
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