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LOT 1216
Bactrian Style Lapis Lazuli Bead Necklace String
20TH CENTURY A.D.
17 3/8 in. (29.8 grams, 44 cm).
Composed of cornerless cube-shaped beads interspersed with small tubular beads; restrung. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceEx London art market.
Property of a North London, UK, gentleman.
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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Large Bactrian Banded Agate Bead
1st millennium B.C. or laterEstimate: £800 - 1,000 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £200
A long cylindrical bead, polished to accentuate natural contrasting banding at each end, with a natural 'eye' motif at the centre. 16.9 grams, 89 mm
UK private collection before 2000. Acquired on the UK art market. Property of a London gentleman. 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. -
Western Asiatic Bronze Ring with Processional Figures
1st millennium B.C.Estimate: £100 - 140 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £50
Longitudinally ribbed hoop with slightly flared bezel, two engraved figures with objects in the field. 7.10 grams, 24.85 mm overall, 18.45 mm internal diameter (approximate size British P, USA 7 1/2, Europe 16.23, Japan 15)
Acquired 1979-1999. London collection of the late Mr S.M., thence by descent. 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. -
Neo-Babylonian Chalcedony Stamp Seal with Cultic Scene
7th-6th century B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £195
Comprising a tall facetted body pierced at the top, underside engraved with a robed figure in the worshipping attitude before an altar, star above; supplied with a museum-quality impression. 9.76 grams, 26 mm
UK private collection before 2000. Acquired on the UK art market. Property of a London gentleman. 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.
