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LOT 0859
Ancient Gold Bead Collection
CIRCA 1ST MILLENNIUM B.C.
1/8 - 1/4 in. (3.02 grams total, 5-9 mm).
Mixed group comprising three granulated and three collared beads. [6]
ProvenanceFrom an old London, UK, collection.
Some formerly in the private London collection of the late Mr SM, 1979-1999; thence by descent.
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Safavid Silver and Niello Perfume Bottle
16th-17th century A.D.Estimate: £300 - 400 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £150
With facetted neck, asymmetrical body and knop finial; two polyhedral suspension loops, domed stopper on a short chain; nielloed and parcel-gilt surface with reserved foliate panels. 16.2 grams, 96 mm
London, UK gallery, 1971-early 2000s. -
Western Asiatic Bronze Bird Seal Matrix with Cross and Pellets
1st millennium B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £286
The handle formed as a stylised standing bird, possibly a vulture, with large almond-shaped eyes and curved beak, large striated wings with a loop behind the neck; the rectangular matrix with a cross motif and a pellet to each quadrant. 23.6 grams, 36 mm wide
Private collection formed in the 1990s. UK art market. Property of an Essex gentleman. -
Western Asiatic Lapis Lazuli Cylinder Seal with Presentation Scene
2nd-1st millennium B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £111
With frieze of one sitting and two standing figures. 0.94 grams, 15 mm
Acquired 1970s-1996. Property of a North American collector, collection no.031. London collection, 2016.
