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LOT 0873
Luristan Bronze Pin Group
11TH-8TH CENTURY B.C.
5 3/8 - 6 1/4 in. (112 grams total, 13.5-16 cm).
Comprising four examples with tapering bodies and decorative finials, three with a central piercing. [4, No Reserve]
ProvenanceFrom a UK private collection, before 1980.
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Ancient Gold Bead Collection
Circa 1st millennium B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £286
Mixed group comprising three granulated and three collared beads. 3.02 grams total, 5-9 mm
From an old London, UK, collection. Some formerly in the private London collection of the late Mr SM, 1979-1999; thence by descent. -
Western Asiatic Glass Bottle with Prunts
12th-13th century A.D.Estimate: £8,000 - 10,000 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £4,000
Bell-shaped frosted glass vessel with flared neck and flange collar; applied trail detailing to the neck and mouth; applied trails to the shoulder in zigzag above groups of three prunts with blue glass ornament; two circumferential applied trails to the lower body with crenellated band between. 304 grams, 15.5 cm high
Acquired in the 1980s. with Christopher Sheppard, London, UK. Acquired from the above in 2007. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate no.11973-210908. -
Western Asiatic Gold Gem-Set Earrings
2nd-4th century A.D.Estimate: £600 - 800 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £333
Comprising two diamond-section penannular hoops with loops; each with three granulated pyramids to the lower edge; the centre of the hoop with a triple-cell set with one green and two red glass (?) gems with granulated outer edges, flanked by two teardrop-shaped cells set with a red glass (?) gem. 2.76 grams total, 19-21 mm
From a late Japanese specialist collector, 1970-2000s.
