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LOT 1309
Central Asian Stamp Seal Collection
2ND-1ST MILLENNIUM B.C.
1 5/8 - 2 1/4 in. (115 grams total, 42-59 mm).
Including discoid and whorl types with radiating arms. [4]
ProvenanceEx London, UK, gallery, 1971-early 2000s.
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LOT 1309
Central Asian Stamp Seal Collection
Estimate £400 - 600€460 - 700 (for guidance only)$540 - 810 (for guidance only)
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Western Asiatic Graduated Gold Tubular Bead Set
2nd-1st millennium B.C.Estimate: £250 - 350 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £125
Mixed group of granulated beads with wide holes. 2.02 grams total, 4-8 mm
From a late Japanese specialist collector, 1970-2000s. -
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Bactrian Gold Wire Necklace with Pendant
3rd-2nd century B.C.Estimate: £4,000 - 6,000 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £2,000
Tightly-coiled wire band with graduated profile, domed disc closure with repoussé central boss and pellets to the rim, pendant formed as a rectangular frame enclosing two fusiform banded agate and another fusiform bead, barrel-shaped gold collars and coiled wire finials. 37.20 grams, 66 cm
with Ancient and Islamic Art Ltd, 1993. Private European collection, early 1990s. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by a search certificate number no.12426-218224. -
Sassanian Rock Crystal Stamp Seal with Motifs
Circa 4th-6th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £416
With reserved disc and lozenge panels to the outer face, underside with incuse crescent flanked by hooks motif; supplied with a museum-quality impression. 3.67 grams, 18 mm
Acquired between 1980-1983. From the 'Empire' collection, an important UK private collection of seals.
