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LOT 1230
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 and green, including oblate, rounded and other types. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceUK gallery, early 2000s.
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Western Asiatic Lead Magical Disc
1st century B.C.-2nd century A.D.Estimate: £150 - 200 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £75
Discoid with rolled rim, central boss and frieze of profile figures between altars. 27.3 grams, 36 mm
From the collection of a gentleman, acquired on the London art market in the 1990s. -
Achaemenid Gold Inlaid Lotus Flower Pendant Set
5th-4th century B.C.Estimate: £30,000 - 40,000 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £15,000
Comprising twelve pendants, each formed as an open lotus blossom with the parts of the flower inlaid with different semiprecious stones: the pistil in red carnelian, stamens and the base of the flower in turquoise, and the outer petals in lapis lazuli; accompanied by a custom-made velvet-lined display case. 36.60 grams total, 18-26 mm (case: 1 kg total, 27.5 x 28 cm)
with a London, UK gallery, 1971-early 2000s. Accompanied by an academic report by Dr Raffaele D’Amato. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate number no.12170-220647.
The wealth of the Persian Empire of the Achaemenids was proclaimed by the ancient writers: the Greeks described the fabulous riches known by hearsay to be in the royal treasures, and described the gold furniture, vessels and jewellery often seen during Hellenic contacts with this Eastern Empire. These elegant lotus-shaped pendants with their multicoloured stone inlays give us some idea of the personal ornamentation carried by the aristocratic Persian women. -
Western Asiatic Bronze Ring with Bull
2nd century B.C.-1st century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £39
With a D-section hoop, oval bezel with intaglio motif of an advancing zebu bull advancing left. 5.19 grams, 23.86 mm overall, 19.24 mm internal diameter (approximate size British O 1/2, USA 7 1/4, Europe 15.61, Japan 15)
Acquired 1980-2015. Ex Abelita family collection.
