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LOT 0246
Large Western Asiatic Gold Hoop Earrings
1ST MILLENNIUM B.C.
2 3/8 in. (20.34 grams total, 62 mm each).
Matched pair, each with radiating granulated triangular plaques and large granule clusters. [2]
ProvenanceFrom a late Japanese specialist collector, 1970-2000s.
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LOT 0246
Large Western Asiatic Gold Hoop Earrings
Estimate £1,000 - 1,400€1,160 - 1,620 (for guidance only)$1,350 - 1,890 (for guidance only)
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Western Asiatic Silver Ring with Animal
Circa 2nd century B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £59
With a wide hoop supporting a lentoid bezel, intaglio design of a running quadruped with long ear or horn projecting from the head and legs spread out beneath the body. 2.94 grams, 20.18 mm overall, 18.03 mm internal diameter (approximate size British N 1/2, USA 6 3/4, Europe 14.35, Japan 13)
UK private collection before 2000. On the UK art market. Property of a London gentleman. -
Large Syro-Hittite Terracotta Idol Head
2nd millennium B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £130
Modelled in the round with prominent discoid eyes, diadem to the top and rear of the head with lateral sockets (perhaps for temple-rings?); mounted on a custom-made display stand. 617 grams total, 15 cm high including stand
From a collection acquired on the UK art market from various auction houses and collections mostly before 2000. From an important Cambridgeshire estate; thence by descent. -
Western Asiatic Mixed Bronze Artefact Group
1st millennium B.C. and laterSold for (Inc. bp): £98
Including a circular strap-distributor, cicada brooch, penannular bracelet and other items. 177 grams total, 1.7-10.1 cm
From a collection acquired on the UK art market from various auction houses and collections mostly before 2000. From an important Cambridgeshire estate; thence by descent.
