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LOT 1083
Western Asiatic Banded Agate Necklace Bead Collection
CIRCA 2ND MILLENNIUM B.C. AND LATER
3/8 - 1 1/2 in. (149 grams total, 11-39 mm).
Comprising eighteen banded agate beads of mixed size and form, with sixteen mixed beads in other stones; all pierced for stringing. [34]
ProvenanceUK gallery, early 2000s.
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Western Asiatic Haematite Cylinder Seal with Presentation Scene
2nd-1st millennium B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £1,040
With broad central piercing, frieze with seated king in a tiered robe facing two robed supplicants, scorpion and goat to the rear. 7.59 grams, 25 mm
Acquired 1970s-1996. Property of a North American collector, collection no.18. London collection, 2016. -
Central Asian Large Bronze Compartmented Stamp Seal
2300-2000 B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £442
Accompanied by a typed and signed scholarly note written by Professor Wilfrid George Lambert FBA (1926-2011), historian, archaeologist, and specialist in Assyriology and Near Eastern archaeology, in the late 1980s and early 1990s, which states: 'This is round, with scalloped edge, flat face and flat back, on which is mounted an angular handle with pear-shaped hole. The design, which is compartmented and partly open-work, consists of the outer band with scalloped rim within which are four plant motifs consisting of a central bud and two projecting leaves. The stems of two of these motifs join in the middle. The other two end in a triangle shape. This comes from west central Asia and dates to c.2300-2000 B.C. It is an [sic] extremely large and with a fine design. Generally it is in very good condition, but there is slight damage to the rim at one point, and a small dent on one of the leaves. Also the rim is bent over a little at one point. The back has been vigorously cleaned. But this remains a major example of its kind.' 170 grams, 96 mm wide
From the collection of a London gentleman, pre 2000. Accompanied by an original typed and signed scholarly note by Professor Wilfrid George Lambert FBA (1926-2011), historian, archaeologist, and specialist in Assyriology and Near Eastern archaeology, in the late 1980s and early 1990s. -
Parthian Faience Offering Bowl
Circa 3rd-1st century B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £247
Formed as two stylised quadrupeds standing side-by-side, carrying a shallow offering dish on their backs; decorated in a blue glaze. 648 grams, 13 cm high
Collected from 1979-1999. From the collection of the late Mr S.M., London, UK.