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LOT 0577
Greek Gold Rosette with Blue Stone
6TH-4TH CENTURY B.C.
1/2 in. (0.48 grams, 14 mm).
A gold rosette jewellery element or appliqué formed from seven (squashed) bulbs arranged around a central circular cell set with a blue veined stone, likely lapis lazuli or sodalite.
ProvenanceAcquired 1970-2010.
Collection of a late Japanese gentleman.
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A head of a female carved in white marble, modelled in the round with semi-naturalistic facial features and hair tied back into a chignon at the nape of the neck. 163 grams, 59 mm high
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Mycenaean Pottery Stirrup Jar
1400-1200 B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £1,430
A pottery vessel formed with a squat carinated body, slender waisted neck and similar central stem with two flanking handles; painted geometric ornament composed of concentric bands and clusters of lines. 154 grams, 91 mm wide
with Christie's, London, South Kensington, 12 December 1989, lot 220. -
Hellenistic Gold Amphora Pendant Inlaid with Gemstones
2nd-1st century B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £1,430
A gold amphora-shaped pendant composed of strip-twist volute handles, spool-shaped neck, piriform body and plinth style foot, body decorated with deep geometric cells inlaid with vibrant lapis lazuli, turquoise and possibly glass paste; suspension loop over mouth; accompanied by a custom-made display stand. 6.96 grams, 33 mm (16 grams total, 49 mm including stand)
Fine condition.
with Sotheby's, New York, 12 June 2001, lot 230 (US$10,000-$15,000). Property of a London gentleman. Accompanied by copies of the relevant Sotheby's catalogue pages.