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LOT 0475
Romano-Egyptian Gold Ribbed Fruit Pendant
ROMAN PERIOD, 30 B.C.-323 A.D.
5/8 in. (0.57 grams, 15 mm).
Hollow-formed piriform drop with repoussé tendrils. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceFrom a late Japanese specialist collector, 1970-2000s.
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Opening Bid: £150
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Phoenicio-Egyptian Hardstone Scarab with Hieroglyphs
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Opening Bid: £200
Haematite scarab with underside incised Horus falcon and lotus flower atop a fire-altar(?) flanked by uraei. 2.21 grams, 16 mm
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Egyptian Faience and Carnelian Beads in Victorian Necklace Set
Late Period, 664-332 B.C. and laterSold for (Inc. bp): £247
Comprising: a tiered choker-length necklace with ancient tubular carnelian and faience beads, 19th century base metal rosettes and jingles; cantanille bracelet with similar beads; two cantanille drop earrings. 101 grams total, 6-37 cm
From a collection acquired on the UK art market from various auction houses and collections mostly before 2000. From an important Cambridgeshire estate; thence by descent.
