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LOT 0269
Ancient Large Gold Bead Collection
CIRCA 1ST MILLENNIUM B.C.
5/8 - 1 in. (4.51 grams total, 17-27 mm).
Group of facetted biconical types. [4]
ProvenanceFrom a late Japanese specialist collector, 1970-2000s.
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Luristan Double-Ended Bronze Razor
11th-8th century B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £143
Comprising a wide double-edged blade with central midrib, twisted handle and a small triangular blade to the other end. 51 grams, 21.5 cm
From a UK private collection, before 1980. -
Luristan Bronze Horse Harness Mount with Figures Holding Hands
13th-7th century B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £221
Square in plan with a lobe at each angle, band of openwork chevrons and loops to the rim representing a frieze of human figures; mounting loop to the reverse. 76 grams, 11 cm
Acquired 1980-2015. Ex Abelita family collection. -
Western Asiatic Painted Ceramic Zoomorphic Jug
Circa 9th-12th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £468
Formed as a stylised animal with stocky body, stub tail, thick neck developing to a pinched spout, loop handle to the shoulder; painted with bands of geometric designs, reserved rosettes, pointillé bands, etc. 321 grams, 14 cm high
From the Steel family collection, 1950s-late 1990s.
