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LOT 1129
Western Asiatic Ancient Bead and Gold Element Necklace
1ST MILLENNIUM B.C. AND LATER
17 1/2 in. (17.48 grams, 44.5 cm).
A restrung designer necklace comprising carnelian tubular beads, gold annular spacers, granulated collars, carnelian, turquoise, agate and other dangles; on a later old chain. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceEx property of a late Japanese collector, 1970-2000s.
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LOT 1129
Western Asiatic Ancient Bead and Gold Element Necklace
Estimate £600 - 800€700 - 930 (for guidance only)$810 - 1,080 (for guidance only)
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Nishapur White Glazed Plate with Kufic Inscription
9th-10th century A.D.Estimate: £2,000 - 3,000 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £667
Funnel-shaped with stepped foot, cream-glazed inner face with large orange Kufic script motif outlines in black and a band of dense calligraphic text opposite. 628 grams, 24.1 cm wide
with a London, UK gallery 1971-early 2000s. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by a search certificate number no.12129-217322. -
Mesopotamian Agate Cylinder Seal with Bull's Head
1st millennium B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £312
Carved with zoomorphic figures, astrological symbols and geometric decoration, central bull's head with a star below and two large insects on the field. 6.78 grams, 24 mm
From the property of late Mr SM, London, UK, 1969-1999. Accompanied by an old collection ticket. -
Western Asiatic Silver Ring with Animal
Circa 2nd century B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £59
With a wide hoop supporting a lentoid bezel, intaglio design of a running quadruped with long ear or horn projecting from the head and legs spread out beneath the body. 2.94 grams, 20.18 mm overall, 18.03 mm internal diameter (approximate size British N 1/2, USA 6 3/4, Europe 14.35, Japan 13)
UK private collection before 2000. On the UK art market. Property of a London gentleman.
