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LOT 1224
Western Asiatic Bead Necklace
1ST MILLENNIUM B.C. AND LATER
22 1/2 in. (32 grams, 57 cm long).
Restrung designer necklace composed of mainly spherical carnelian beads interspersed with glass drop-shapes imitating banded agate; modern clasp. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceFrom the collection of a gentleman, acquired on the London art market in the 1990s.
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Western Asiatic Stone Jewellery Mould
Circa 10th-14th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £46
Rectangular in plan with vent and pouring channel to the reverse, incuse rosette pattern to obverse. 49 grams, 37 mm
From the collection of a Buckinghamshire, UK, collector established from the earlier 1960s.
Intended for one-piece casting for small jewellery components. -
Western Asiatic Bronze Zoomorphic Bell
Early 1st millennium B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £234
Hollow-formed as a beast-head, conical in plan with open muzzle flanked by tusks, raised almond-shaped eyes and bridle bands, segmented band to the brow, two lateral curved horns; rear face with two birds and loop above the aperture. 189 grams, 83 mm wide
Ex London, UK gallery, 1971-early 2000s. Private collection, London, UK. -
Nishapur Terracotta Glazed Bowl
10th century A.D.Estimate: £800 - 1,000 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £344
Hemispherical in profile with basal ring, painted rim and trefoil motif on a textured field. 651 grams, 25 cm wide
Acquired before 1978. Private collection, UK.
