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LOT 1239
Mesopotamian Stone Weight Collection
CIRCA 1ST MILLENNIUM B.C.
5/8 - 1 1/2 in. (74 grams total, 14-38 mm).
Mainly fusiform and tubular types. [9, No Reserve]
ProvenanceEx Simmons gallery, London, UK.
Ex North London collection, 1990s.
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Western Asiatic Garnet-Set Gold Pendant Element
Circa 12th century A.D.Estimate: £800 - 1,000 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £425
Lozenge-shaped and of box construction, the central field set with nine garnets within raised frames set, the base with wire and chain work, the four corners set with facetted spherical terminals, four suspension loops between each terminal. 11.3 grams, 59 mm
From a private family collection formed in the 1970s. -
Western Asiatic Openwork Gold Ring
Circa 4th-6th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £130
Composed of a round-section hoop and bowtie-shaped bezel with openwork filigree front and back face, central pellet to front face. 0.98 grams, 16.47 mm overall, 14.90 mm internal diameter (approximate size British E 1/2, USA 2 1/2, Europe 3, Japan 3)
Acquired 1970-2010. Collection of a late Japanese gentleman. -
Achaemenid Gold Hair Ring
Circa 5th century B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £260
A hollow-formed penannular hair ornament with repoussé lattice to the hoop, one end pierced to accept a fixing pin. 4.11 grams, 35 mm
UK private art collection, 1981.
