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LOT 2140
Tibetan Banded Agate Bead Necklace with Glass Eye Beads
20TH CENTURY A.D.
35 1/2 in. (318 grams, 90 cm long).
Composed of graduated banded agate beads interspersed with spacer beads of different types, including agate spheres, sheet-metal bulbs embossed with floral motifs and glass eye beads; large central agate pendant bead inlayed with multiple eye motifs; hook-and-eye clasp. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceLondon collection since the 1980s.
Property of a Canadian family.
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LOT 2140
Tibetan Banded Agate Bead Necklace with Glass Eye Beads
Sold for (Inc. bp): £416
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Chinese Glazed Terracotta Ram
Ming Dynasty, 1368-1644 A.D. or laterSold for (Inc. bp): £65
Modelled in the round standing on a rectangular base, decorated in a polychrome glaze, highlighting the horns, rump and hooves. 345 grams, 14 cm high
Acquired on the European art market before 2000. Ex property of a North London gentleman. Property of a Ruislip, UK, gentleman, by inheritance. Accompanied by a previous dealer's certificate of authenticity. -
Bhutan Part Gilded Bracelet with Dragon Terminals
Mid 20th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £247
The penannular body with dragon-head terminals formed in the round, the body decorated with floral roundels punctuated by scrolling tendrils. 140 grams, 77 mm
Acquired Germany. Property of RWM Collection. -
Chinese Jade Snuff Bottle
19th century A.D.Estimate: £250 - 350 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £104
Bearing a figural scene in relief of an attendant serving tea to a seated scholar to one face and characters to the other; polished stone cabochon in the stopper. 94.6 grams, 62 mm high
Property of a lady, from her grandfather's collection, 1960s-1970s; thence by descent.
