Loading, please wait...
LOT 0932
Western Asiatic Blue Glass Bead Necklace String
1ST MILLENNIUM B.C. AND LATER
18 1/2 in. (4.49 grams, 47 cm long).
Composed of mainly opaque and translucent beads, graduated in size and in various shades of blue, including oblate, rounded and other types. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceUK gallery, early 2000s.
CONDITIONTimeLine Auctions follows a vetting process to ensure the authenticity and legality of all items, reinforcing our commitment to integrity and responsible trading. Each antiquity, antique, and coin lot undergoes thorough examination by a vetting committee of at least ten external specialists, professional trade association members, scientists, and archaeologists: Our Vetting Process
AUCTIONS:
TimeLine is a leading auction house specialising in antiquities, ancient art, collectables, natural history, coins, medals, and books. Our auctions offer museums, collectors, historians, and enthusiasts the opportunity to acquire unique and historically significant pieces.
-
Western Asiatic Red Jasper Cylinder Seal
2nd-1st millennium B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £91
With incised linear ornament and drilled pellets. 6.3 grams, 32 mm
Acquired 1970s-1996. Property of a North American collector; collection no.22. London collection, 2016. -
Sassanian Agate Stamp Seal Collection
3rd-7th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £338
Each with pierced body; engraved to the underside with an amphora, a hare, a bird and a star. 22.1 grams total, 11-21 mm
Acquired 1970s-1996. Property of a North American collector. London collection, 2016. -
.jpg)
Western Asiatic Bronze Lion Censer Lid
11th-12th century A.D.Estimate: £1,500 - 2,000 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £776
Formed with stylised features, an ovoid face, openwork eyes, triangular nose, ears pricked forwards and decorative openwork panels to the neck; mounted on a custom-made display base. 393 grams total, 13.5 cm high including stand
French collection, 1960s-early 2000s. From an important Paris gallery, France.
Zoomorphic incense burners were popular during the Seljuk period. When complete, coal and incense could be placed inside the burner and the scented smoke would escape through the pierced areas.
