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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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Aramaic Fragmentary Bronze Text Scroll
2nd-8th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £176
An unrolled sheet with impressed text in Aramaic script, mounted in a display frame. 209 grams total, 13.5 x 13 cm including case
Collected from 1969-1999. From the collection of the late Mr S.M., London, UK. -
Western Asiatic Mixed Bead Necklace
1st millennium B.C. and laterSold for (Inc. bp): £46
Graduated group of mainly annular and oblate beads in various materials, centrepiece a tabular stone with concentric circle motif to each face. 24.9 grams, 43.5 cm
Acquired 1980-2015. Ex Abelita family collection. -
Western Asiatic Gold Bead Group
7th-6th century B.C.Estimate: £500 - 700 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £275
Mixed group beads of melon, oblate, and other types. 9.90 grams, 7-13 mm
Collected from 1969-1999. From the collection of the late Mr S.M., London, UK.
In the Phoenician civilization, there are numerous necklaces documenting a varied range of combinations of multiform beads with a prevalence of gold and silver pendants.