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LOT 1447
Sasanian Silver Earring Pair with Leaf-Shaped Droplets
5TH-6TH CENTURY A.D.
6 - 6 1/8 in. (25 grams total, 15.3-15.5 cm).
Comprising a round-section tapering body with a wide attachment loop to the top, a flat leaf-shaped plaque attached with a round-section coiled shaft. [2, No Reserve]
ProvenanceLondon, UK gallery, 1971-early 2000s.
Private collection, London, UK.
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Sasanian Bronze Bowl
3rd-7th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £20
With broad flat base and shallow flared sidewall. 218 grams, 17.1 cm
From the collection of North West London, UK, gentleman, 1990-2000s. -
Western Asiatic Gilt Bronze Belt Element
12th-13th century A.D.Estimate: £250 - 350 (‡+bp*)
Opening Bid: £125
Pentagonal in plan with scooped ogival upper edge, shallow sides and slider-bar to reverse; high-relief decorative motifs of rosette and radiating stems and leaves. 18.25 grams, 43 mm
Acquired in the mid 1980s-1990s. Private collection, Switzerland, thence by descent. Private collection, since the late 1990s. -
Bactrian Style Lapis Lazuli and Other Bead Necklace String
20th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £52
Composed of small tubular beads with a tabular pendant; restrung. 9.91 grams, 33 cm
From London, UK, gallery collection, 1990s.
