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LOT 1264
Sassanian Stag Gemstone
CIRCA 3RD-4TH CENTURY A.D.
3/8 in. (0.47 grams, 11 mm).
Carnelian with intaglio recumbent stag with legs folded beneath the body, within a pelletted border; supplied with a museum-quality impression.
ProvenanceFrom the collection of a Swiss gentleman formed in Europe from 1970-1980s; thence by descent from the family in London.
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Bactrian Alabaster Vessel
1st millennium B.C.Estimate: £600 - 800 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £300
Of conical form with narrow flat base, carved from banded alabaster. 850 grams, 15 cm
Ex London, UK, gallery, 1971-early 2000s. -
Sassanian Necklace with Gold Pendants
3rd-7th century A.D. and laterSold for (Inc. bp): £910
A restrung necklace composed of carnelian and lozengiform lapis lazuli beads interspersed with later gold filigree beads; later hook-and-eye closure. 24.9 grams, 44.5 cm long
Very fine condition.
Acquired before 1983. Ex London gallery, 1990s. -
Bactrian Pierced Stone Plaque with Lion
2nd-1st millennium B.C.Estimate: £400 - 600 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £200
Ellipsoid in plan with reserved lion passant regardant, two attachment holes to each end. 56 grams, 82 mm
Collected from 1969-1999. From the collection of the late Mr S.M., London, UK.