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LOT 0943
Mesopotamian Alabaster Jar
4TH MILLENNIUM B.C.
3 3/4 in. (528 grams, 9.5 cm high).
With globular body, narrow base, broad flared rim with lip.
ProvenanceEx M. Braham, and Lord McAlpine collections, 1980-1990.
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Western Asiatic Stone and Shell Bead Necklace String
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Restrung; composed of graduated stone beads of mainly annular, drum and carinated types. 10.9 grams total, 80 cm long
Ex North London collection from 1980s-1990s. Property of a Ruislip, UK, gentleman, by inheritance. -
Mesopotamian Shell Bead Necklace
Circa 4th millennium B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £130
Composed of restrung graduated beads of cylindrical, disc, small barrels and biconical types. 53 grams, 86 cm long
UK gallery, early 2000s. -
Western Asiatic White Agate and Gold Bead Necklace
Late 1st millennium B.C. and laterSold for (Inc. bp): £780
Restrung designer necklace with a modern clasp; composed mainly of polished and graduated agate beads, together with central oval pendant bead and gold beads. 63 grams, 41 cm long
Collected from 1979-1999. From the collection of the late Mr S.M., London, UK.
