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Large Roman Glass Bottle
1st-3rd century A.D.Estimate: £300 - 400 (+bp*)
An aqua glass flask with piriform body, dimpled base, tapering tubular neck with everted rolled rim. 63 grams, 19 cm
Acquired on the German art market, 1989-1995. with The Museum Gallery, 19 Bury Place, London, WC, UK, 1998-2003. Property of a London based academic, 2003-present. -
Byzantine Gold Filigree Pendant
6th-8th century A.D.Estimate: £180 - 240 (+bp*)
Capsule pendant with domed ends and openwork filigree bands between, ribbed suspension tube, granule finials. 0.91 grams, 15 mm
From a late Japanese specialist collector, 1970-2000s. -
Byzantine Silver Ring Bezel with Inscription and Military Saint
Circa 6th-8th century A.D.Estimate: £150 - 200 (+bp*)
Central incuse image of a nimbate figure wearing an armour and cloak, holding a staff, text to the border 'IWANNE [...] (=iohannes= John). 1.23 grams, 13 mm
From a late Japanese specialist collector, 1970-2000s. -
Byzantine Gold Bead with Granular Decoration
Circa 6th-10th century A.D.Estimate: £150 - 200 (+bp*)
Hollow-formed, decorated with a central filigree band from which granulated triangles radiate, alternating with filigree circular motifs; piercing occluded. 2.12 grams, 12 mm
From the property of late Mr SM, London, UK, 1969-1999. -
Byzantine Silver-Gilt Ring with Saint
Circa 6th-8th century A.D.Estimate: £400 - 600 (+bp*)
With round-section hoop and integral discoid plaque, tondo with intaglio of a robed nimbate figure with one arm raised facing a similar figure, all between fronds. 3.13 grams, 24.45 mm overall, 20.03 mm internal diameter (approximate size British T, USA 9 1/2, Europe 21.26, Japan 20)
Ex M.N. London collection, 2000s. -
Byzantine Gold Fretwork Pendant
6th-10th century A.D.Estimate: £200 - 300 (+bp*)
Capsule pendant with domed ends and openwork filigree band between, ribbed suspension tube. 0.73 grams, 14 mm
From a late Japanese specialist collector, 1970-2000s. -
Byzantine Gold Filigree Pendant
6th-10th century A.D.Estimate: £150 - 200 (+bp*)
Hollow-formed capsule pendant with granule finials, median openwork filigree band. 0.83 grams, 14 mm
Ex property of a late Japanese collector, 1970s. -
Western Asiatic Terracotta Winged God with Cuneiform Inscription to the Wing and Back
2nd-1st millennium B.C.Estimate: £400 - 600 (+bp*)
Hollow-formed with socket to the underside, aviform figure with detailed beak, wings folded to the sides; impressed cuneiform inscription to right wing and rear of body; repaired. 32 grams, 52 mm
From the 'S' collection, acquired 1970-1990s. The collection was seen and studied by W.G. Lambert, late Professor of Assyriology at the University of Birmingham, 1970-1993. -
Bactrian Gold Pendant
1st millennium B.C.Estimate: £200 - 300 (+bp*)
Shaped as an insect with heart-shaped wings, head formed as suspension loop; punched decoration to the wings. 0.78 grams, 21 mm
Acquired 1980-2015. Ex Abelita family collection. -
Western Asiatic Gold Gem-Set Earrings
2nd-4th century A.D.Estimate: £400 - 600 (+bp*)
Comprising two diamond-section penannular hoops with loops; each with three granulated pyramids to the lower edge; the centre of the hoop with a triple-cell set with one green and two red glass (?) gems with granulated outer edges, flanked by two teardrop-shaped cells set with a red glass (?) gem. 2.76 grams total, 19-21 mm
From a late Japanese specialist collector, 1970-2000s. -
Western Asiatic Graduated Gold Tubular Bead Set
2nd-1st millennium B.C.Estimate: £250 - 350 (+bp*)
Mixed group of granulated beads with wide holes. 2.02 grams total, 4-8 mm
From a late Japanese specialist collector, 1970-2000s. -
Neo-Assyrian Stone Grotesque Face Pendant
800-600 B.C.Estimate: £300 - 400 (+bp*)
Carved in the round with animal-like features and grimacing expression, drilled eyes and strong eyebrows; pierced through the top of the head and through the mouth; possibly depicting Huwawa. 6.43 grams, 19 mm
From the property of late Mr SM, London, UK, 1970-1990s, thence by descent. Examined by Professor Wilfrid George Lambert FBA (1926-2011), historian, archaeologist, and specialist in Assyriology and Near Eastern archaeology, in the late 1980s and early 1990s.