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LOT 1342
Western Asiatic and Other Stone Bead Group
1ST MILLENNIUM B.C. AND LATER
1/8 - 3/4 in. (122 grams total, 2-21 mm).
Including tabular, oblate, tubular, square-section and other types in lapis lazuli, carnelian, terracotta and other materials. [350+, No Reserve]
ProvenanceFrom the private collection of the late Mrs Belinda Ellison, a long time member of the Egyptian Exploration Society, c.1940-2020.
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Sassanian Cut Glass Bottle
6th-7th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £572
With wheel-cut facets to the body, cylindrical spout reduced due to damage. 147 grams, 93 mm
From a UK collection formed from 1970-1980s. -
Mesopotamian Alabaster Disc Bead Necklace String
Circa 4th millennium B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £364
Composed of restrung discoid beads. 29 grams, 45 cm long
UK gallery, early 2000s. -
Sassanian Carnelian Stamp Seal
3rd-7th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £26
Composed of a small plano-convex body engraved with a ritualistic figure or symbol to the base; drilled for suspension. 1.19 grams, 10 mm
UK gallery, early 2000s.
According to some scholars, these seals originated as brands for cattle and contain elaborated hereditary notes. According to others they could represent monograms or Neshan (rank badges) or rank insignia. The crescent can be also associated with Zoroastrian shrines.