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LOT 1111
Western Asiatic and Other Bead Group
1ST MILLENNIUM B.C. AND LATER
1/8 - 1 in. (186 grams total, 2-23 mm).
Comprising a large quantity of beads in various shapes and sizes in glass, stone, coral and lapis lazuli, including some large feature beads. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceEx property of a late Japanese collector, 1970-2000s.
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AUCTIONS:
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Western Asiatic Mixed Agate and Carnelian Bead Group
1st millennium B.C. and laterEstimate: £500 - 700 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £250
Including biconvex, tubular, conical, tabular and other types. 195 grams total, 6-31 mm
Acquired 1980-2015. Ex Abelita family collection. -
Sassanian Carnelian Eagle Gemstone
Circa 3rd-4th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £117
Eagle standing with wings folded, neck extended; supplied with a museum-quality impression. 0.46 grams, 10 mm
From the collection of a Swiss gentleman formed in Europe from 1970-1980s; thence by descent from the family in London. -
Sassanian Rock Crystal Stamp Seal with Motifs
Circa 4th-6th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £416
With reserved disc and lozenge panels to the outer face, underside with incuse crescent flanked by hooks motif; supplied with a museum-quality impression. 3.67 grams, 18 mm
Acquired between 1980-1983. From the 'Empire' collection, an important UK private collection of seals.