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LOT 2138
Neoclassical Red Jasper Cameo Pair
20TH CENTURY A.D.
1 in. (9.05 grams total, 25 mm each).
Comprising: mature female mask with swept hair in three-quarter view; youthful female bust in three-quarter view with hair cascading in ringlets, peplos with right shoulder exposed. [2, No Reserve]
ProvenancePrivate collection, England.
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Qajar Portrait of Naser al-Din Shah
19th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £208
Painted onto bone china in polychrome and gilt, showing the ruler facing, dressed in royal attire. 27 grams total, 64 mm high (82 x 82 mm including box)
Acquired by the vendor's father on the UK art market, before 1990.
Naser al-Din Shah Qajar was the fourth Shah of Qajar, and the third longest reigning ruler in Iranian history. He was assassinated in Tehran on 1st May 1896. He is known for being the first modern Persian monarch to have formally visited Europe and to have written about his travels in his memoirs. -
Bactrian Style Lapis Lazuli Bead Necklace String
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Graduated group of beads, mainly tubular and annular types with spherical centrepiece and leaf-shaped dangles. 42 grams, 46 cm
London, UK, art market, 1980-2000s -
Georgian Bronze Child's Toy Clock Face
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Discoid miniature clock face with central hole, Roman numerals in the outer band, rococo design and scroll with 'LONDON'. 6.79 grams, 32 mm
Found on various UK sites since 1974. Property of an Essex collector.
