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LOT 1285
Achaemenid Pale Blue Bead Necklace
6TH-4TH CENTURY B.C. AND LATER
13 in. (22.19 grams total, 33 cm).
Restrung designer necklace with spherical, oblate, melon and other beads, the centrepiece a group of annular and tubular beads. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceAcquired on the London, UK, art market in the 1990s.
Ex London, UK, gallery.
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Western Asiatic Gold Gem-Set Earrings
2nd-4th century A.D.Estimate: £400 - 600 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £200
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 Terracotta Jar
1st millennium B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £169
Fusiform in profile with broad carinated rim to the mouth, horizontal geometric bands enclosing a frieze of zebus. 1.06 kg, 21 cm
Ex London, UK, gallery, 1980s. From a UK private collection. -
Chalcolithic Terracotta Figure
Circa 3rd millennium B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £702
Modelled in the round with columnar head and neck, pinched and impressed facial details, applied headdress, collar and calf-length skirt, stub arms. 173 grams, 17.5 cm high
From the property of the late Mr SM, London, UK, 1969-1999. Accompanied by a thermoluminescence analysis report no.N122k33 from Oxford Authentication.
