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LOT 1291
Western Asiatic and Other Ancient Gold Beads
1ST MILLENNIUM B.C. AND LATER
1/8 - 3/8 in. (7.17 grams total, 2-9 mm).
Mixed group of beads, including granulated, oblate, tubular, and other types. [32]
ProvenanceEx late Japanese gentleman's collection, 1970-2010.
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LOT 1291
Western Asiatic and Other Ancient Gold Beads
Estimate £500 - 700€580 - 810 (for guidance only)$680 - 950 (for guidance only)
Opening Bid
£250 (EUR 290; USD 338) +BP*
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Western Asiatic Stone Stamp Seal with Inscription
1st millennium B.C.Estimate: £300 - 400 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £162
Pierced tapering handle to reverse, billeted border enclosing profile standing bull and legend in Indus Valley script. 21.1 grams, 28 mm
From the London collection of the late Mr S.M., 1969-1999. -
Western Asiatic Glass and Other Bead Necklace String
1st millennium B.C. and laterEstimate: £50 - 70 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £5
Graduated group of glass, stone and shell beads with four larger feature beads at the centre; restrung. 47.1 grams, 45.5 cm
Acquired in the 1990s. Ex London, UK, collection. -
Sasanian Bronze Bowl
Circa 4th-6th century A.D.Estimate: £80 - 100 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £5
Shallow sheet-bronze bowl with sloping walls and flattened base. 123 grams, 14.6 cm wide
From a London, UK, collection, 1990s-2010.