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LOT 1001
Western Asiatic Bronze Pin Collection
2ND-1ST MILLENNIUM B.C.
2 1/4 - 5 in. (31 grams total, 5.7-12.5 cm).
Comprising: a stud with large disc head, pierced to accept a thong or chain; ribbed head with addorsed birds, lobe pierced to accept a thong; pin-head with four radiating lobes and a fifth above, pierced at the neck. [3, No Reserve]
ProvenanceEnglish collection, early 2000s.
Ex central London gallery.
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Western Asiatic Gold and Gemstone Pendant
1st millennium B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £169
Displaying a central polished garnet cabochon within an applied border; suspension loop above. 0.65 grams, 21 mm
Acquired 1970-2010. Collection of a late Japanese gentleman. -
Central Asian Bronze Compartmented Seal Matrix
3rd-2nd millennium B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £39
Segmented wheel with U-shaped loop; accompanied by an old scholarly note, typed and signed by W.G. Lambert, late Professor of Assyriology, University of Birmingham, 1970-1993, which states: 'Stamp Seal of Bronze. 46 x 48 x 18. This is roughly round, compartmented, and open work except for the central star. There is a largish circle in the middle, a six-pointed star around it. and a band of 11 oblongs around the outer edge. 6 in three pairs matching the points of the stars [sic]. This is a seal from west central Asia, c. 2300-2000 B.C. It is well preserved and a largish example of its kind. There is a loop handle on the back.' 35.5 grams, 47 mm
From an important London, UK, collection, 1970s. Accompanied by a scholarly note by Professor Wilfrid George Lambert FBA (1926-2011), historian, archaeologist, and specialist in Assyriology and Near Eastern archaeology. -
Western Asiatic Carnelian and Agate Bead String
1st millennium B.C. and laterEstimate: £500 - 700 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £278
Composed of double drilled oval agate beads from the Near East or India with later polished round carnelian beads, restrung. 95 grams, 66 cm long
Fine condition.
Acquired 1980-2015. Ex Abelita family collection.