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LOT 2073
Carnelian Calligraphic Gemstone Collection
CIRCA 18TH-19TH CENTURY A.D.
1/2 - 5/8 in. (6.99 grams total, 12-15 mm).
Comprising: one square with nasta'liq inscription; one similar, octagonal with date; two ellipsoid with compressed text; one discoid with large lettering. [5, No Reserve]
ProvenanceAcquired 1970s-1996.
Property of a North American collector.
London collection, 2016.
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Blue Glass Bead Necklace String
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Post Medieval Dutch Glazed Ceramic Tile Group
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Comprising blue and white glazed floral and geometric schemes. 4.76 kg total, 13 x 13 - 13.5 x 13.5 cm
Acquired 1990s-early 2000s. East Anglian private collection. -
Post Medieval Dutch Glazed Ceramic Tile Group
Circa 17th-18th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £78
Composed mainly of blue and white glazed tiles displaying sailing vessels, still life scenes, figural vignettes, animals, polychrome floral motifs and others. 3.4 kg total, 12.5 x 13 - 13 x 13.3 cm
Acquired 1990s-early 2000s. East Anglian private collection.