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LOT 0993
Western Asiatic Bronze Flower Pendant Group
1ST MILLENNIUM A.D. AND LATER
1 - 2 1/8 in. (14 grams total, 24-56 mm).
Comprising hoops with pendant dangles formed as stylised flowers. [3, No Reserve]
ProvenanceUK collection, early 1990s and before.
Acquired on the UK art market since the early 2000s.
From a private collection, Lancashire, UK.
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Western Asiatic Chalcedony Head with Gold Loop
1st millennium B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £169
Carved in the round as a bald male with stylised features; drilled for suspension with a later gold pin and loop. 3.92 grams, 22 mm
Ex private collection, 1980s. Acquired on the UK art market in the 1990s. -
Large Neo-Babylonian Haematite Duck Weight
Circa 8th-6th century B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £520
Polished surfaces with piercing through the flanks. 24.9 grams, 32 mm
Acquired 1969-1999. From the private collection of the late Mr S.M., London, UK, thence by descent. Accompanied by a copy of a report by Dr. Habil. Pieter Gert van der Veen Head of the Biblical Archaeology study form (ABA) der Studiengemeinschaft Wort und Wissen e.V.
Accompanying note dates the weight to the Neo-Assyrian period, 8th-7th century B.C. -
Sassanian Style Silver Ring with Gemstone
20th century A.D. or earlierSold for (Inc. bp): £286
Composed of a D-section hoop, lobe to the underside with inset turquoise cabochon, lobe to each shoulder, applied crocodile supporters on flat cruciform plaque with open mouths, discoid cell inset with garnet cabochon, intaglio crowned profile bust. 47.11 grams, 46.70 mm overall, 19.23 mm internal diameter (approximate size British P 1/2, USA 7 3/4, Europe 16.86, Japan 16)
Acquired on the UK art market 1971-1974.
