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LOT 1242
Mixed Ancient Necklace Bead Group
1ST MILLENNIUM B.C. AND LATER
1/8 - 1 in. (85 grams total, 1-25 mm).
Comprising a large quantity of beads in glass, stone and faience, including some large tabular and cylindrical beads. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceFrom a bead collection formed in the 1990s.
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Old Babylonian Plaque with King and Offerant
Early 2nd millennium B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £286
Polished stone fragment with frieze depicting a seated ruler wearing a floor-length robe, one arm raised and bent towards a standing figure with tight-fitting ankle-length garment; pierced at the upper edge; re-used as a pendant or amulet(?). 10.5 grams, 38 mm
From the collection of Mr S.M., London, UK, formed from 1979-1999. -
Khorasan Bronze Figurine Of a Reclining Lion
12th century A.D.Estimate: £3,000 - 4,000 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £1,500
Modelled in the round recumbent with head turned to left, the tail terminating in a hinge knuckle; flanks engraved with two inscription-filled cartouches, a cartouche containing scrolling foliate vines to the spine and a mane to the neck, the interstices with triangle motifs containing circles; ears pierced, one damaged. 640 grams, 15.2 cm
German private collection, 1960s. Acquired in Germany, 1980s. with Bonhams, London, 18 June 2013, no.24 (£3,500). Private collection, London. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by a search certificate number no.12431-226889. -
Sumerian Shell Bangle
3rd-2nd millennium B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £48
Carved as a domed band from a large shell plate. 84 grams, 12.4 cm
Acquired 1980-2015. Ex Abelita family collection.
