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LOT 1357
Old Babylonian Haematite Cylinder Seal
EARLY 2ND MILLENNIUM B.C.
1/2 in. (1.98 grams, 14 mm).
With frieze of three standing figures wearing floor-length robes with starburst and post between.
ProvenanceAcquired 1980-2015.
Ex Abelita family collection.
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Western Asiatic Terracotta Chalice
1st millennium B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £156
With broad base, balustered column with gusseted moulding, shallow bowl and broad flange rim; painted ovoids and other shapes to the base and rim. 1.22 kg, 18.1 cm
Ex property of a North London, UK, gentleman, 1990s. -
Anatolian Red Serpentine Axe-Shaped Amulet
2nd millennium B.C. or laterSold for (Inc. bp): £91
D-shaped plaque with integral pierced suspension lug, decorated with columns of incised ring-and-dot motifs, plain reverse; lug chipped, usage wear. 9.22 grams, 38 mm
Acquired in the 1980s. From the collection of a London antiquarian. -
Western Asiatic Gold and Carnelian Bead Necklace
1st millennium B.C. and laterEstimate: £500 - 700 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £250
Comprising a graduated group of tabular carnelian beads with interstitial collars of gold granulation and some moulded glass hexagonal tabular-shaped beads; centrepiece a biconvex oval with speckled surface; restrung. 56.8 grams, 42.5 cm long
Ex property of the late Mr S.M., London, UK, 1970-1990s, thence by descent. Accompanied by a previous cataloguing card.
