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LOT 1357
Achaemenid Pale Blue Glass Bead Necklace String
6TH-4TH CENTURY B.C. AND LATER
14 1/2 in. (9.74 grams, 37 cm).
Composed of mainly oblate and tubular beads; central feature with a large oblate bead and an annular disc below; restrung. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceEx London, UK, collection, 1990s.
This lot has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database, and is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.
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Opening Bid: £100
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Achaemenid Silver Bracelet with Beast-Heads
2nd century B.C.-1st century A.D.Estimate: £500 - 700 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £250
Comprising a round-section penannular body and finely-modelled opposed beast-head terminals. 54.2 grams, 78 mm
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Sasanian Silver-Gilt Wine Vase with Handle
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