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LOT 1308
Large Western Asiatic Gold Framed Turquoise Bead
1ST MILLENNIUM B.C.
1 in. (3.36 grams, 24 mm).
Comprising: turquoise cone with gold stud to centre and wire attachment to claw setting, loop to the underside and pendant leaf.
ProvenanceFrom the collection of a late Japanese gentleman, 1970s onwards.
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LOT 1308
Large Western Asiatic Gold Framed Turquoise Bead
Sold for (Inc. bp): £156
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Sumerian Bone Face Mask
Circa 3000 B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £936
D-shaped in plan and plano-convex in section with large ellipsoid voids for the eyes, high-relief facial features. 50 grams, 59 mm
Acquired between 1981-1996. Property of a North American collector. -
Large Iranian Ceramic Plate with Enthroned Shah
Early 20th century A.D.Estimate: £1,500 - 2,000 (‡+bp*)
Opening Bid: £750
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Ex private collection, Belgium. with d'Arts d'Orient et Orientalisme, Paris, France, 1 June 2015, no.73. Ex Weber Kunsthandel, Cologne, Germany, 2015. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by a search certificate number no.12131-218137. -
Western Asiatic Bronze Bracelet
10th-14th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £33
Penannular in form with large polyhedral terminals. 224 grams, 85 mm
Acquired before 1978. Private collection, UK.
