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LOT 0867
Western Asiatic Bronze Artefact Group
CIRCA 1ST MILLENNIUM B.C.
1 5/8 - 6 3/4 in. (1.6 kg total, 4.3-17 cm).
Comprising a tinned and gently carinated bowl with inverted rim; bracelet with raised rib to the expanded bezel and coiled arms; tinned piriform jar or vase; a cup with D-section medial band, integral foot and collector's identification label to base; spool-shaped fitting with decorative notching; bowl with foot and everted rim, symbol to interior base; bowl with lotiform base and broad everted rim; bowl with scalloped rim. [8]
ProvenanceAcquired 1990s-early 2000s.
East Anglian private collection.
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Qajar Inscribed Gemstone in Silver Ring
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Opening Bid: £75
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The discoid bezel displaying a stylised geometric motif in relief, supported by a hoop with convex outer face. 14.35 grams, 26.51 mm overall, 19.70 mm internal diameter (approximate size British Q, USA 8, Europe 17.49, Japan 16)
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