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LOT 0311
Bactrian Lapis and Gold Necklace with Gold-Capped Central Bead
CIRCA 1ST MILLENNIUM B.C. AND LATER
22 1/4 in. (126 grams total, 56.5 cm long).
Graduated group of restrung tubular and tabular beads with gilt-metal interstitial collars; centrepiece of a large cylindrical agate bead with gold end-caps; S-hook and eye closure; with custom display box.
ProvenanceEx Swiss collection, kept in London since the 1980s.
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LOT 0311
Bactrian Lapis and Gold Necklace with Gold-Capped Central Bead
Sold for (Inc. bp): £975
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Bactrian Terracotta Chalice
1st millennium B.C. or laterSold for (Inc. bp): £117
Sturdy columnar stem flaring to the broad base with carinated rim, band of pained geometric ornament; the bowl broad and dished with concentric ring detailing. 2.49 kg, 28.5 cm wide
Acquired 1980-2015. Ex Abelita family collection. -
Large Sumerian Alabaster Cylinder Seal with Hero Holding Ibexes
Early Dynastic, 3rd millennium B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £416
Featuring a single horizontal register comprising a central human figure holding two ibexes by their hindlegs, several zoomorphic figures to the sides, possibly depicting vultures and fish. 30.8 grams, 52 mm
Ex Cotswold, UK, collection, 1980. A large part of the collection was sold by a Cirencester auction house in November 2018. Accompanied by a previous typed cataloguing card. -
Early Bronze Age Silver Idol
Circa 2400-2100 B.C.Estimate: £3,000 - 4,000 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £1,500
Of unusual double pelta type, symbolising a female human body, embossed dots to the perimeter and two holes to the centre. 17.88 grams, 64 mm
From a private family collection formed since the early 19th century, thence by descent. Property of a New Zealand legal professional. Accompanied by an academic report by Dr Raffaele D’Amato. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate number no.12318-223718.
