Eight cylinder seals Engravings of animals, combat, etc. Stones, including carnelian, rock crystal, hematite, brecciated jasper, etc. One with a modern 18K (750/1000) gold setting. Near East, 3rd millennium - 1st millennium B.C. Height: 1.6 to 3.7 cm Provenance : Former collection of Mr. Gaston Forgues (the owners' grandfather). Acquired at auction and from Vinchon between 1960 and 1980. By inheritance.
Estimate
€300 - €500
Result
€2,242
Buyer's premium
32%
Eight cylinder seals
Engravings of animals, combat, etc.
Stones, including carnelian, rock crystal, hematite, brecciated jasper, etc. One with a modern 18K (750/1000) gold setting.
Near East, 3rd millennium - 1st millennium B.C.
Height: 1.6 to 3.7 cm
Provenance :
Former collection of Mr. Gaston Forgues (the owners' grandfather). Acquired at auction and from Vinchon between 1960 and 1980. By inheritance.
Sale
Friday 26 June・13:30 (Europe/Paris)
Salle 2 - Hôtel Drouot
9, rue Drouot
75009 Paris