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LOT 1017
Western Asiatic Alabaster Vessel
2ND-1ST MILLENNIUM B.C.
4 in. (549 grams, 10 cm high).
With tall tubular body and broad flange rim.
ProvenanceAcquired 1980-2015.
Ex Abelita family collection.
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Western Asiatic Red Carnelian and Gold Bead Necklace
Circa 2nd-3rd century A.D.Estimate: £1,000 - 1,400 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £500
Restrung designer necklace with a modern clasp; composed of polished carnelian beads of various types, interspersed with granulated gold spacer rings. 51 grams, 41.5 cm long
Collected from 1979-1999. From the collection of the late Mr S.M., London, UK. -
Western Asiatic Mixed Stone and Glass Necklace Bead Collection
1st millennium B.C. and laterSold for (Inc. bp): £364
Comprising a quantity of small beads, in mixed shapes, colours and materials; each pierced for stringing. 99 grams total, 2-21 mm
UK gallery, early 2000s. -
Amlash Terracotta Flagon with Animal Head Handle
1st millennium B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £286
The squat, bulbous body standing on conical tripod feet, slender neck with everted mouth and integral handle with pinched lug at the top, likely representing an animal form, small applied pellets around the lower body. 537 grams, 21 cm high
Ex Rabi gallery, 1990s. Private collection of Iranian art.
