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LOT 1147
Large Bactrian Mixed Agate Bead Necklace String
CIRCA 1ST MILLENNIUM B.C.-EARLY 1ST MILLENNIUM A.D. AND LATER
26 3/8 in. (225 grams total, 67 cm long).
Restrung group of round, oval, biconical and other beads.
ProvenanceAcquired on the UK art market.
Private collection, England.
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LOT 1147
Large Bactrian Mixed Agate Bead Necklace String
Sold for (Inc. bp): £1,300
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Mitanni Cylinder Seal with Animals in Gold Mounting
Circa 1500-1300 B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £4,680
Chalcedony cylinder seal with ancient bronze ring depicting a deer, a sphinx, an ibex, a scorpion and two profile male figures; set into a later gold mounting. 16.40 grams, 39.56 mm overall, 23.03 x 31.30 mm internal diameter (approximate size British Z+6, USA 15 1/4, Europe 36.34, Japan 34)
Ex Manfred Schwarz, acquired on the German art market before 1970. Private collection, England. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate number no.13144-249540. -
Simon Stylite Terracotta Pilgrim's Token
6th-8th century A.D.Estimate: £200 - 300 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £100
Plano-convex in section with impressed design of a nimbate figure crouching atop a column, flanked by levitating angels and standing nimbate figures, all within a pelleted border. 11.9 grams, 32 mm
Ex important Christian collection, 1970s. -
Bactrian Style Lapis Lazuli and Other Stone Bead Necklace String
20th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £20
Composed of small tubular and other beads with a tabular pendant. 4.55 grams, 30.4 cm
From London, UK, gallery collection, 1990s.
