Group of 6 Western Asiatic Antiquities with Seals and Palette

This unique collection includes five ancient stamp seals and cylinders, with the largest piece measuring 5 cm by 4 cm, which is approximately 1.97 inches by 1.57 inches. These objects are a blend of f

Limestone c. 3000-2800 BCE. Largest one measuring 37 mm.,Lifelong collection from the estate of a gentleman seal collector

Limestone quartz and hardstone c. 3000-2800 BCE. Largest one measuring 32 mm.,Lifelong collection from the estate of a gentleman seal collector

Limestone c. 3000-2800 BCE. Largest one measuring 34 mm.,Lifelong collection from the estate of a gentleman seal collector

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

1720-1270 BC. A pair of cylinder seals comprising: a Mitannian limestone cylinder seal with animals; two quadrupeds facing each other, to the left a goat, a sitting winged stag to the right, above bot

2nd-1st millennium BC. A group of three cylinder seals comprising: one in orange limestone depicting a king shooting a lion; one in black agate with cuneiform text; one in olive green hardstone. 21 gr

3rd-1st millennium B.C. A mixed group of four stone cylinder seals comprising two jasper, and two limestone; two accompanied by a museum-quality impression and typed and signed scholarly note issued b

3rd millennium B.C. A group of four stone cylinder seals comprising two jasper, one limestone, and one calcite; one accompanied by a museum-quality impression and typed and signed scholarly note issue

The lot at hand is a striking collection of ten lapis lazuli pieces, with the largest being a mere 3 cm by 1 cm, approximately 1.18 inches by 0.39 inches. These artifacts offer a glimpse into the West

2nd millennium BC. A pair of cylinder seals consisting of: a carnelian seal engraved with the goddess Ishtar in long robes and headdress, one foot resting on a lion's back, to the front a male worship

. A mixed group of undated archaistic seals comprising: seven cylinder seals in haematite, lapis lazuli and other hardstones; five flat-section stamp seals, one agate, one crystal and three lapis lazu

. A mixed group of undated archaistic seals comprising: seven cylinder seals in crystal, lapis lazuli, carnelian and other hardstones; a lapis lazuli plano-convex seal; a fusiform carnelian seal; a cr

. A mixed group of undated archaistic seals comprising: seven cylinder seals in steatite, lapis lazuli and other hardstones: a discoid stamp seal in lapis lazuli; a carnelian fusiform seal; a crystal

3rd-7th century AD. A pair of stamp seals consisting of: a rock crystal seal engraved to the dome-shaped top with circles, to the underside with a scorpion with crosses to the side of the head and tai

. A mixed group of undated archaistic seals comprising: for cylinder seals in lapis lazuli and other hardstones; four discoid stamp seals in crystal and lapis lazuli; two globular beads; two carved cr

A group of six undated archaistic cylinder seals in 3rd-2nd millennium BC style consisting of: carnelian seal with lion attacking a grazing goat, inscription to the top; a white agate seal with two fi

A group of undated archaistic stone cylinder seals consisting of: a carnelian seal engraved with a pair of worshippers either side of a crescent moon, sun-burst behind; a steatite seal engraved with a

A group of eleven undated archaistic haematite seals consisting of: two cylinder seals with cattle and ibex; two pyramidal stamp seals with animals, birds and insects to five faces; seven stamp seals

. A mixed group of cylinder seals comprising: one carnelian in the Old Babylonian Period (20th-16th century BC) style with scene of two kilted figures grasping a ribbed post, a third figure holding a

A mixed group of undated archaistic stone cylinder seals with zoomorphic, figural and other detailing. 72 grams total, 17-38mm (3/4 - 1 1/2"). Property of an Essex gentleman; acquired from a Mayfair g

A mixed group of undated archaistic stone cylinder seals with zoomorphic, figural and other detailing. 118 grams, 14-45mm (1/2 - 1 3/4"). Property of an Essex gentleman; acquired from a Mayfair galler

A group of ten undated archaistic haematite seals consisting of: a cylinder seal with two ibex; a pyramidal stamp seal with animals, birds and insects to five faces; eight domed stamp seals engraved t

A group of undated archaistic haematite seals consisting of: two cylinder seals with reclining ibex; two stamp seals with animals, birds and insects to five faces; seven dome shaped stamp seals with r