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LOT 0305
Sold for (Inc. bp): £2,600
MESOPOTAMIAN AMETHYST AND GOLD BEAD NECKLACE
1ST MILLENNIUM B.C.
22 7/8 in. (37 grams, 58 cm).
1ST MILLENNIUM B.C.
22 7/8 in. (37 grams, 58 cm).
Restrung group of spherical amethyst beads with gold-clad tubular and pomegranate beads, centrepiece a square-section hatched gold bar with ribbed bulb finials.
PROVENANCE:
Collected from 1970-1999.
From the collection of the late Mr S.M., London, UK.
This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by a search certificate number no.12269-221973.
LITERATURE:
Cf. Golani, A., Jewelry from the Iron Age II Levant, Zurich, 2013, for discussion.
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TimeLine Auctions follows a rigorous vetting process to ensure the authenticity and legality of all items, reinforcing our commitment to integrity and responsible trading. Each antiquity, antique, and coin lot undergoes thorough examination by a vetting committee of at least ten external specialists, professional trade association members, scientists, and archaeologists: Our Vetting Process
AUCTIONS:
TimeLine is a leading auction house specialising in antiquities, ancient art, collectables, natural history, coins, medals, and books. Our auctions offer museums, collectors, historians, and enthusiasts the opportunity to acquire unique and historically significant pieces.
