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LOT 1803
Western Asiatic and Other Mixed Ceramic Bead Necklace String
1ST MILLENNIUM B.C. AND LATER
12 3/4 in. (25.3 grams, 32.5 cm).
Composed of spherical, oblate and melon beads with an annular loop and a large amuletic bead as a central feature, restrung. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceEx London, UK, collection, 1990s.
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LOT 1803
Western Asiatic and Other Mixed Ceramic Bead Necklace String
Estimate £50 - 70€58 - 81 (for guidance only)$68 - 95 (for guidance only)
Opening Bid
£5 (EUR 6; USD 7) +BP*
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Western Asiatic Stone Stamp Seal Group
Circa 4th-3rd millennium B.C.Estimate: £80 - 100 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £5
Comprising one irregular with a net motif to the underside, one plano-convex with a start motif to the underside; two rectangular with incised geometric motives to both faces. 9.74 grams total, 12-19 mm
From the deceased estate of a specialist collector of seals, Woodbury, Connecticut, U.S.A. From a private collection, acquired in 2006. -
Sasanian Banded Agate Stamp Seal with Lion and Inscription
3rd-7th century A.D.Estimate: £80 - 100 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £5
Plano-convex type with incuse lon resting with forelegs extended, crescent beneath and star above; legend to the upper border; supplied with a museum-quality impression. 4.3 grams, 15 mm
From the private collection of a European gentleman (1942-2024), formed since the 1970s. -
Western Asiatic Turquoise and Amethyst Bead Group
Circa 4th-6th century A.D.Estimate: £50 - 70 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £5
Comprising a chipped amethyst barrel-shaped bead and turquoise teardrop-shaped bead with twisted wire. 1.92 grams total, 11-25 mm
Private European collection, 1990s.
