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LOT 1101
Large Western Asiatic Agate Bead
1ST MILLENNIUM B.C.
1 3/4 in. (12.9 grams, 43 mm).
Polished with an amber-coloured appearance; drilled for suspension.
ProvenanceFrom a family collection formed 1900-1950; by descent circa 1980.
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Western Asiatic Decorative Bronze Vase or Fitting
10th-12th century A.D.Estimate: £400 - 600 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £200
Composed of a ribbed body, flared neck with octagonal collar, decorated with incised geometric detailing, centre of base absent. 842 grams, 15.7 cm high
with a London, UK gallery 1971-early 2000s. -
Western Asiatic Chalcedony Bull Amulet
Circa 3rd millennium B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £169
Carved figure of a recumbent bull with headed turned, drilled eyes, legs folded beneath the body; drilled at the midriff and shoulders for use as a bead. 12.7 grams, 32 mm
Acquired 1970s-1996. Property of a North American collector. London collection, 2016. -
Elamite Silver-Gilt Bird Pendant Pair
3rd millennium B.C.Estimate: £300 - 400 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £150
Each composed of sheet-gold over a bituminous core, displaying two stylised addorsed birds in relief, suspension loops below feet. 5.79 grams total, 31 mm each
London, UK, gallery, 1971-early 2000s.
