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LOT 1434
Mesopotamian Stamp Seal with Ibex
1ST MILLENNIUM B.C.
1 in. (9.69 grams, 25 mm).
Of conical shape pierced longitudinally, underside with a reclining ibex.
ProvenancePrivate collection, Europe.
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Large Western Asiatic Banded Alabaster Vase
2nd-1st millennium B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £416
Carved with narrow foot, broad body and everted rim to the mouth. 2.5 kg, 26.2 cm
Private collection, UK. -
Indo-Parthian Silver Carinated Cup
Circa late 1st century B.C.-early 1st century A.D.Estimate: £2,000 - 3,000 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £1,111
Formed from a single sheet, the ovoid base carinated with plain upper portion, slightly flared lip to the rim. 95 grams, 10.4 cm
Acquired from a private UK collection prior to 1979. Ex Julian Sherrier collection, a leading figure in Gandharan art. with Christie's, New York, sale 2337, 14th September 2010, no.56A (part). Accompanied by the original Christie's lot ticket. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate number no.12961-244455.
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Western Asiatic and Other Green Glass Bead Necklace
20th century A.D.Estimate: £280 - 380 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £140
A restrung designer necklace including Roman green and yellow 'date heads', Venetian striped 'watermelon' cheveron beads. 36.3 grams, 43 cm
From the collection of a gentleman, acquired on the London art market in the 1990s.