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Mixed group of various beads, mainly in glass and stone. 159 grams total, 1-25 mm



Acquired in the 1990s. Ex London, UK, collection.

Comprising a slender D-section hoop and a large oval bezel with a later carnelian cabochon engraved with a two-line inscription. 6.28 grams, 27.36 mm overall, 18.70 mm internal diameter (approximate size British Q, USA 8, Europe 17.49, Japan 16)



From the private collection of a European gentleman (1942-2024), formed since the 1970s.

Broad and squat with lip to the inner edge of the mouth, concentric rings to the centre. 240 grams, 18.5 cm



Ex Abelita family collection, 1980s-2000s.

Fragment with incuse frieze depicting a presentation scene with bull-man facing, gripping a rampant lion, storm-god in conical hat holding a calf towards a standing figure in tiered robes; supplied with impressions. 10.9 grams, 19 mm



From the S. Negev desert, Israel. From the private collection of Mr Brian Edwards, New Malden, Surrey, UK, formed from the late 1970s-early 1980s; thence by descent. Accompanied by an old handwritten information card.

With a broad squat body with carination and a flat rim to the mouth; basal ring. 396 grams, 11.6 cm wide



Ex London, UK, collection, 1988-1990s.

Composed of small cylindrical beads with a lozenge-shaped pendant, restrung. 3.19 grams, 31 cm



Ex late Japanese gentleman's private collection, 1970-2010. Accompanied by a previously illustrated catalogue card with provenance.

Comprising a wide hoop with curving supports projecting from the shoulders, a thick flower-shaped bezel with an engraved and gilt flower motif. 21.95 grams, 31.96 mm overall, 20.96 x 18.15 mm internal diameter (approximate size British R 1/2, USA 8 3/4, Europe 19.38, Japan 18)



Ex German art market, 2000s. Acquired from an EU collector living in London. From the collection of a Surrey, UK, gentleman.

Carved with a broad flat base, gently flared profile, rounded rim. 174 grams, 72 mm wide



Private collection, assembled in the 1950s-1970s, thence by descent.

Bulbous body with a raised band beneath the tubular neck, two pierced lug handles on the shoulder. 965 grams, 23.8 cm



From an important specialist collection, London, UK, 1990s.

Composed mainly of oblate beads; restrung. 11.8 grams, 38 cm



Acquired in the 1990s. Ex London, UK, collection.

Composed of mainly oblate and tubular beads with larger beads as the central feature, restrung. 12.5 grams, 30.6 cm



Acquired in the 1990s. Ex London, UK, collection.

Comprising a shallow body with sharply sloping walls and wide, everted rim. 712 grams, 19.5 cm



Acquired 1980-2015. Ex Abelita family collection.