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LOT 1190
Large Bactrian Banded Agate Bead Group
CIRCA 1ST MILLENNIUM B.C.-EARLY 1ST MILLENNIUM A.D. OR LATER
1 3/8 - 2 in. (166 grams total, 35-50 mm).
Comprising of large fusiformed beads. [7]
ProvenanceAcquired on the UK art market.
Private collection, England.
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LOT 1190
Large Bactrian Banded Agate Bead Group
Estimate £400 - 600€460 - 700 (for guidance only)$540 - 810 (for guidance only)
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Syrian Haematite Cylinder Seal with Animals
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With lions and horned animals between scrolls, accompanied by a copy of an old scholarly note, typed and signed by W.G. Lambert, late Professor of Assyriology, University of Birmingham, 1970-1993, which states: 'Description of Cylinder Seal of Hematite, 22 x 13 mm. Main scene: two lions facing, on their haunches, upended quadruped with big ears between them; above and below elegant guilloche. Minor scene: two facing quadrupeds with big ears, bush between, below them a guilloche, below that a prancing horned animal and two fillers. Horizontal rules mark off each part of the design. Syrian, c. 1700-1600 B.C., somewhat worn, but the cutting of hight quality.'; accompanied by a museum quality impression and a pair of red stone beads. 8.98 grams, 22 mm
Private collection, London, UK. Accompanied by a copy of an old scholarly note, typed and signed by W.G. Lambert, late Professor of Assyriology, University of Birmingham, 1970-1993. -
Western Asiatic Neck-Decorated Pottery Vase
1st millennium B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £117
Comprising a biconical body and tall conical neck, incised decorative bands at the junction. 446 grams, 16.5 cm
From the collection of a gentleman, 1988-2000s.
