Ancient Greek, Hellenistic Bronze Greek Stamp Seal with rosette head – 3rd-1st Century BC (No reserve price)

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Bronze Greek stamp seal with a rosette head dating to the 3rd–1st century BC in regular condition, 2.1 cm high by 1.7 cm in diameter and weighing 6.59 g, provenance Germany from an auction house and previously from a private collection.

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Bronze Greek Stamp Seal with rosette head – 3rd-1st Century BC
A bronze element with a floral head formed by elongated petals surrounding a circular centre. The petals carry longitudinal grooves and have a cut-out outline, while a thick, slightly curved stem projects from the back. The surface retains dark patina, pale deposits in the recesses and wear at the tips. Its configuration could represent a decorative fitting or attachment, although the object to which it may have belonged is not present. The petals spread out from the centre to create a strongly outlined decorative face, while their grooves add further definition within the separate lobes. The reverse is simpler, with the stem forming the main projecting component. Different views show the head both face-on and from the side, making its thickness and attachment area more apparent. Deposits collect unevenly in the ornament. No associated backing plate, fastening surface or larger assembly is visible, so none is reconstructed as part of the surviving piece.
Material: Bronze
Dimensions: 2.1 xm height/ 1.7 cm diameter.
Weight: 6.59 gr
Provenance: Aduired in Germany from an auction House, previously from a personal collection.
We guarantee the authenticity of the pieces, backed by the combined experience of our experts spanning more than 40 years.
A Certificate of Authenticity (CoA) will be sent digitally by email.
This item has been legally acquired in accordance with European law.

Bronze Greek Stamp Seal with rosette head – 3rd-1st Century BC
A bronze element with a floral head formed by elongated petals surrounding a circular centre. The petals carry longitudinal grooves and have a cut-out outline, while a thick, slightly curved stem projects from the back. The surface retains dark patina, pale deposits in the recesses and wear at the tips. Its configuration could represent a decorative fitting or attachment, although the object to which it may have belonged is not present. The petals spread out from the centre to create a strongly outlined decorative face, while their grooves add further definition within the separate lobes. The reverse is simpler, with the stem forming the main projecting component. Different views show the head both face-on and from the side, making its thickness and attachment area more apparent. Deposits collect unevenly in the ornament. No associated backing plate, fastening surface or larger assembly is visible, so none is reconstructed as part of the surviving piece.
Material: Bronze
Dimensions: 2.1 xm height/ 1.7 cm diameter.
Weight: 6.59 gr
Provenance: Aduired in Germany from an auction House, previously from a personal collection.
We guarantee the authenticity of the pieces, backed by the combined experience of our experts spanning more than 40 years.
A Certificate of Authenticity (CoA) will be sent digitally by email.
This item has been legally acquired in accordance with European law.

Details

Culture
Ancient Greek, Hellenistic
Century/timeframe
3rd-1st Century BC
Name of object
Greek Stamp Seal with rosette head – 3rd-1st Century BC
Acquired from
Auction house
Year acquired
2026
Material
Bronze
Country acquired from
Germany
Condition
Fair
Previous owner acquired from
Private collection
Previous owner - year acquired
2000
Previous owner - country acquired from
Germany
I verify that I have obtained this object legally and that I am allowed to sell it
Yes
Authenticity
Original/official
The NetherlandsVerified
491
Objects sold
100%
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