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LOT 1318
Nabataean Bronze Figure of a Woman Holding a Child
CIRCA 3RD-1ST CENTURY B.C.
1 1/4 in. (6.83 grams, 32 mm).
The mother depicted with a large head and indented eyes, holding a swaddled baby in her arms; remains of a suspension loop to the reverse. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceFrom the property of late Mr SM, London, UK, 1969-1999.
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Western Asiatic Ancient Bead and Gold Element Necklace
1st millennium B.C. and laterEstimate: £600 - 800 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £333
A restrung designer necklace comprising carnelian tubular beads, gold annular spacers, granulated collars, carnelian, turquoise, agate and other dangles; on a later old chain. 17.48 grams, 44.5 cm
Ex property of a late Japanese collector, 1970-2000s. -
Phoenician Core-Formed Glass Juglet Bead
6th-4th century B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £124
Formed of maroon glass with a yellow trail decoration to the body, applied handle to the rear. 4.24 grams, 27 mm
From the property of late Mr SM, London, UK, 1969-1999, thence by descent. -
Western Asiatic Neo-Assyrian Stone Cylinder Seal with Scorpions and Fish
1st millennium B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £572
With frieze depicting three scorpions, four fishes and other items in themed groups; supplied with a museum-quality impression. 2.58 grams, 16 mm
From the 'S' collection, acquired 1970-1990s. The collection was seen and studied by W.G. Lambert, late Professor of Assyriology at the University of Birmingham, 1970-1993.
