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LOT 1728
Western Asiatic Bead with Gold Wire Pendant
EARLY 1ST MILLENNIUM A.D.
3/4 in. (2.12 grams, 18 mm).
A seed-shaped black stone pendant with grooves to accept a gold wire wrapped around the body with a loop above. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceFrom the private collection of a European gentleman (1942-2024), formed since the 1970s.
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Western Asiatic Bead with Remains of Gold Foil
Early 1st millennium A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £59
A cylindrical bead with ribbed collars, partially clad in sheet gold. 1.33 grams, 21.6 mm
From the private collection of a European gentleman (1942-2024), formed since the 1970s. -
Western Asiatic Red Agate Cylinder Seal with Gryphons
2nd-1st millennium B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £195
Frieze with two rearing gryphons flanking a vertical column, a third crouching gryphon between them; supplied with a museum-quality impression. 1.44 grams, 20.8 mm
From the private collection of a European gentleman (1942-2024), formed since the 1970s. -
Western Asiatic Silver Ring
Circa 14th-16th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £98
Comprising a D-section hoop with raised geometric decoration, a rectangular bezel with foliate decoration. 11.34 grams, 25.17 mm overall, 20.29 mm internal diameter (approximate size British Q, USA 8, Europe 17.49, Japan 16)
From the collection of a gentleman, acquired on the London art market in the 1990s.
