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LOT 0531
Hellenistic Gold and Lapis Lazuli Bead Necklace
1ST CENTURY B.C. AND LATER
17 3/8 in. (8.03 grams, 44 cm).
Composed of lapis lazuli seed beads interspersed with small gold discs, nine tubular pendants with a flower bud suspended from the centre; restrung with a modern S-hook clasp.
ProvenancePrivate collection of a London gentleman, acquired between 1965-2020.
This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.
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Opening Bid: £2,000
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Greek Cream Frit Ribbed Bottle
4th-2nd century B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £104
Opaque with vertical ribbing around the globular body, trumpet-style neck and mouth with rolled rim. 76 grams, 73 mm high
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Daunian Ceramic Bell-Shaped Idol
7th-6th century B.C.Estimate: £500 - 700 (‡+bp*)
Opening Bid: £250
A male figure with a bell-shaped lower body painted with horizontal stripes, an applied phallus above; column-like upper body and head with stylised facial features, tall conical headdress. 140 grams, 12.5 cm
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