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LOT 0656
Hellenistic Gold in Glass Bead Group
CIRCA 100 B.C.-200 A.D. AND LATER
4 - 10 3/8 in. (19.74 grams total, 10-26.5 cm).
Comprising beads encasing gold foil beneath a transparent glass layer, strung in three separate strands of various lengths. [3, No Reserve]
ProvenancePrince collection, 1990s-2014.
Ex private collection 1970s-1990s.
See The Metropolitan Museum of Art, object nos. 10.130.3225a, 10.130.3225b.
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Opening Bid: £1,750
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Hellenistic Gold Pendant with Cabochons
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Plaque with granulated border, two carnelian cabochons and loop to reverse. 1.48 grams, 12 mm
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Parthian Blue Glazed Water Vessel
2nd century B.C.Estimate: £500 - 700 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £200
Discoid body and short tubular neck with everted rim, two loop handles. 561 grams, 19.2 cm
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