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LOT 1279
Western Asiatic Bronze Flask
2ND-1ST MILLENNIUM B.C.
3 1/4 in. (80 grams, 83 mm).
Squat and with sloping sidewall, carinated foot and flat basal disc. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceAcquired 1980-2015.
Ex Abelita family collection.
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Western Asiatic Bronze Seal Matrix
2nd millennium B.C.Estimate: £100 - 140 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £50
With a tongue-shaped handle placed perpendicular to the oval body; separately made intaglio with geometric motifs. 9.95 grams, 19 mm
From an important collection formed before 1988, London and Geneva. -
Western Asiatic Black Stone Stamp Seal with Processional Scene
1st millennium B.C.Estimate: £500 - 700 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £250
Rectangular in plan with frieze depicting a seated figure, two bovines in two registers, a facing female and facing male with a cross-headed shaft, two bovines in two registers, a standing figure; accompanied by a museum-quality impression. 18.9 grams, 52 mm
Collected from 1970-1999. From the collection of the late Mr S.M., London, UK. -
Western Asiatic Mixed Stone and Glass Necklace Bead Collection
1st millennium B.C. and laterSold for (Inc. bp): £195
Comprising a quantity of mixed beads in lapis lazuli, shell, carnelian, agate, glass, ceramic and others. 87 grams total, 3-19 mm
UK gallery, early 2000s.
There are mainly two types of beads, drawn beads (when the tubes are cut in a short segments, which are usually agitated over heat to smooth off the sharp edges) or wound beads (made by wrapping molten glass around a rock, stick or wire). Once the bead is formed, it can be further pressed or paddled into shape, placed in a mould, or decorated with other colours of glass.
