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LOT 1012
Ancient Gold Element Collection
1ST MILLENNIUM B.C. AND LATER
1/8 - 3/4 in. (4.34 grams total, 6-20 mm).
Mixed group of gold jewellery elements including a granulated conical finial, granulated triangular dangle, ribbed collar and other items. [23]
ProvenanceFrom a late Japanese specialist collector, 1970-2000s.
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Trans Jordan Terracotta Jar with Handles
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Of biconical form with flared mouth, two small loop handles to the shoulder; rim chipped. 332 grams, 12.2 cm high
Ex London, UK, collection, 1988. -
Mesopotamian Silver Bead Necklace
3rd-early 2nd millennium B.C.Estimate: £15,000 - 20,000 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £7,500
Restrung and comprising mainly spherical, elongated ovals, oblates, and segmented tube shapes. 224 grams, 54 cm long (1.5 kg total, 24.2 x 24.2cm including case)
Numismatic and Ancient Art Gallery AG, Ancient Art of the Mediterranean World, No 8, lot 5, c.1982. Taisei Gallery, Gold & Silver Auction, Part II, Ancient to Renaissance, 5 November 1992, The Conrad Salon, The Waldorf-Astoria, New York, lot 39. From an important North West London collection. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate no.11970-210480. -
Luristan Bronze Hair Pin Collection
Circa 2nd-1st millennium B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £117
With poppy-shaped head and flared collar beneath, one with balustered finial. 55 grams total, 10-14.5 cm
Private collection formed in the 1990s. Acquired from a central London gallery. Property of an Essex gentleman.