Loading, please wait...
LOT 1416
Sumerian Shale Disc Bead Necklace
3RD-2ND MILLENNIUM B.C.
18 7/8 in. (125 grams, 48 cm).
Composed of discoid beads, some slightly larger; restrung. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceEx London, UK, collection, 1990s.
This lot has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database, and is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.
TimeLine Auctions follows a vetting process to ensure the authenticity and legality of all items, reinforcing our commitment to integrity and responsible trading. Each antiquity, antique, and coin lot undergoes thorough examination by a vetting committee of at least ten external specialists, professional trade association members, scientists, and archaeologists: Our Vetting Process
AUCTIONS:
TimeLine is a leading auction house specialising in antiquities, ancient art, collectables, natural history, coins, medals, and books. Our auctions offer museums, collectors, historians, and enthusiasts the opportunity to acquire unique and historically significant pieces.
-
Bactrian Bronze Stamp Seal of a Bird
2nd millennium B.C.Estimate: £200 - 300 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £100
Openwork disc with segmented detailing, mounted in a wooden frame. 296 grams, 18 x 18 cm
Ex London, UK, gallery, 1971-early 2000s. London, UK, collection. This lot has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database, and is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato. -
Sasanian Punch-Decorated Bronze Bowl
3rd-7th century A.D.Estimate: £300 - 400 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £150
Wide-bodied with two bands of punched pellets to the upper body and piecrust decoration to the lower body; the base with a circumferential band of punched pellets and concentric circles to the inner face. 141 grams, 17.1 cm
Acquired 1980-2015. Ex Abelita family collection. This lot has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database, and is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato. -
Luristan Bronze Animal Figure
13th-6th century B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £39
Likely an ibex modelled in the round, long body and straight legs, upcurving long tail descending between the hind legs, triangular head. 7.64 grams, 34 mm
Ex London, UK, collection 1990 onwards. Accompanied by an old dealer's information card. This lot has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database, and is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.
