Ottoman Seal Matrix Collection

14th century A.D. and later. A mixed group of bronze seal matrices, one a chessman type, one with trefoil finial and other types; the device on the first seal matrix the common amatory motif of a pair

From designer Ib Kolod-Larsen's Seal Collection; Teak and Leather; Minor abrasions to leather and frame; Seat measurements: 15"h x 20.5"d x 22"w Ottoman: 15"H 28.5"W 18"D)

Late Medieval Bronze Seal Matrix Date: Circa 1600 - 1800 AD Material: bronze Size: 28mm; 7.9grams Obtained from an old British collection, purchased from a private collector in London, acquired betwee

The lot includes two octagonal steel prayer cases, one of which is damascened in gold, and ten personal seal matrices with engraved Arabic script.

**Originally Listed At $150** Middle East/Turkey, Ottoman Empire, ca. 18th to 19th century CE. A trio of delightful stamp seals - also known as seal matrices - made of cast brass. Each has a delicate

2nd millennium BC. A plano-convex black agate seal matrix with ibex and objects in the field. 24 grams, 30mm (1 1/4"). Property of a London, UK collection; acquired UK art market, 1970-1990. [No Reser

20th century AD. A rectangular bronze seal matrix with lug to the reverse, reserved text. 146 grams, 60mm (2 1/2"). London private collection, acquired 1985-1995. [No Reserve]

the door incised with seal script revealing four drawers with fitted slots for a seal collection, side handles, h. 13 w. 15 d. 12-1/2 in.

Late 3rd-2nd millennium BC. A mixed group of five bronze seals including three accompanied by typed and signed notes by the late W.G. Lambert, Professor of Assyriology at the University of Birmingham,

Chinese snuff bottle and stone seal collection, 20th c., (12) snuff bottles, various materials incl. porcelain, glass and metal, 5.5"h (largest), 1.75"h (smallest); with, (5) carved seals, with foo li

Maria Longworth Nichols Storer (March 20, 1849 – April 30, 1932) owner and founder of The Rookwood Pottery Company in Cincinnati, Ohio. This collection consists of circa 225 ancient and medieva

Late 3rd-1st millennium B.C. A group of cylinder seals comprising: a Mitanni haematite seal with a frieze of quadrupeds, symbols to the field; a small Syrian haematite seal with a hunter flanked by tw

Late 3rd-early 2nd millennium BC. A mixed group of five bronze stamp seals comprising: one discoid with horned quadruped and leaf to the field, u-shape handle to the reverse; one formed as a guilloche

Mainly 1st millennium BC. A mixed group of agate, serpentine and other cylinder seals with mainly geometric designs. 48 grams total, 14-33mm (1/2 - 1 1/4"). Property of a Bristol collector; formerly p

A Lidded Chinese Estate Seal Collection. Height: 5 (inch).

3rd millennium BC or later. A group of four cylinder seals, one in white agate, and three in black limestone, including an Early Dynastic III cylinder seal with contest scene and a Mitanni seal, possi

3rd-7th century A.D. Each with pierced body; engraved to the underside with an amphora, a hare, a bird and a star. See Gyselen, R., Sasanian Seals and Sealings in the A. Saeedi Collection, Acta Iranic

18th century AD. A silver seal matrix with oval die and openwork scrolled handle, the die bears a heraldic device of a shield with dog's head above, French inscription 'LOYAL AU MORT', 'Loyal unto dea

3rd-4th century A.D. Each plano-convex in form and drilled for suspension, engraved motifs to base including a winged horse, leaping quadruped, scorpion and an eagle with spread wings; stones includin

20pg. Manuscript with chinese caligraphy and red printed reign marks on period rice paper with floral scene. Artist signature and red stamp to woven front base. A collaboration of work by Fang Quji, Z

Vintage label and seal collection: hundreds of advertising labels, poster stamps, US tax paid revenue stamps, CDVs together with Red Cross, sports collection, etc

18th-7th century B.C. A group of cylinder seals comprising: a Canaanite black stone seal with two facing winged bulls; a Neo Assyrian white marble seal with a pair of winged griffins facing a sacred t

2nd-1st millennium B.C. A mixed group of five agate and jasper cylinder seals, each pierced for suspension, bearing incuse human and animal figures and geometric forms and other symbols. 50 grams tota

2nd-1st millennium B.C. A group of ten seals including five accompanied by typed and signed scholarly notes issued by the late W.G. Lambert, Professor of Assyriology at the University of Birmingham, 1