Auction 16 Part 1
FINE ANCIENT ART, ANTIQUITIES & JEWELLERY
By Apollo Art Auctions
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Saturday, Mar 29, 13:00
63-64 Margaret St. London, W1W 8SW
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Apollo Art Auctions is proud to announce the Fine Ancient Art, Antiquities & Jewellery auction. Commencing on the 29th of March at 1 p.m. GMT. The auction showcases an excellent array of excellent marbles, jewellery, seals and antiquities from the Egyptian, Roman, Greek, Viking, Medieval and Western Asiatic cultures. The sale will be held live at our Central London showroom, 63 - 64 Margaret Street, W1W 8SW, and online via the Apollo Art Auctions platform at 1 p.m. GMT. All lots will be available for preview at our central London showroom by appointment only from the 24th ? 28th March 2025, between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. Our white-gloved team professionally handles all items preparing them for in-house shipping.
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LOT 398:
AKKADIAN LAPIS LAZULI CYLINDER SEAL
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Start price:
£
750
Estimated price :
£1,500 - £2,000
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AKKADIAN LAPIS LAZULI CYLINDER SEAL
Ca. 2350 - 2150 BC. A lapis lazuli cylinder seal engraved with two human figures accompanied by feline-like creatures. The figure on the left wears a horned headdress and a long garment, with a beast standing on its hind legs, head raised. Opposite, a figure in a short kilt is depicted with a second creature balancing on its front legs, head lowered. Behind the first figure, a lizard is positioned vertically.For similar see: The Metropolitan Museum of Art, Object Number: 1984.383.8.Size: 17.1mm x 8.3mm; Weight: 2.63gProvenance: Private Dutch collection. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.
