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We are excited to announce our 2-DAY April Sale, Ancient Art & Antiquities, starting on April 26, 2025, at 13:00 GMT. This sale features a curated selection of expertly authenticated artefacts from a variety of regions, including Classical Europe, Egypt, and the Near East, as well as stunning pieces from India, and China. For condition reports or any inquiries, please contact us at enquiries@apolloauctions.com. Payments can be made in USD, GBP, or EUR. Packing and shipping is handled by our professional, in-house white-glove team.
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LOT 190:
ACHAEMENID LAPIS LAZULI SEAL WITH ANTHROPOMORPHIC FIGURE
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Start price:
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200
Estimated price :
£300 - £600
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ACHAEMENID LAPIS LAZULI SEAL WITH ANTHROPOMORPHIC FIGURE
Ca. 500 BC. A lapis lazuli seal of conical form engraved on one face with a highly stylised anthropomorphic figure rendered in dots and intersecting lines. The figure stands with arms outstretched and legs apart. The seal is pierced longitudinally for suspension.For similar see: J. N. Postgate, At the Dawn of History Ancient Near Eastern Studies, Seal n. 2 and 3 p. 768Size: 15mm x 12mm; Weight: 8.19gProvenance: Private London collection; previously in a 1980s Mayfair Family private collection.
