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LOT 1326
Western Asiatic Bronze Weight Collection
CIRCA 8TH-12TH CENTURY A.D.
1/2 - 3/4 in. (135 grams total, 11-20 mm).
Including barrel-shaped, cuboid, biconvex, tabular and other types, some with punched markings. [10, No Reserve]
ProvenanceEx Simmons gallery, London, UK.
Ex North London collection, 1990s.
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Bactrian Lapis Lazuli Spiral and Rock Crystal Bead Necklace
1st millennium B.C.and laterEstimate: £700 - 900 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £280
Comprising four cylindrical lapis lazuli beads carved with spiral grooves like a screw thread, interspersed with oblate rock crystal beads, ten tubular lapis lazuli beads flanking the modern clasp, restrung. 52 grams, 73.5 cm
with a London, UK gallery 1971-early 2000s. -
Old Babylonian Carnelian Frog Amulet on Gold Earring
20th-16th century B.C.Estimate: £1,500 - 2,000 (‡+bp*)
Opening Bid: £556
The frog modelled in the round, pierced at the middle and mounted on an asymmetrical gold hoop, possibly a marriage. 2.45 grams, 29.30 mm
Ex K.J. collection. Acquired on the North American art market, 1999. European private collection. -
Anatolian Style Terracotta Rhyton
20th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £117
With tapering body and everted rim, zoomorphic finial with legs folded beneath the body, coiled horns and small spout at the chest. 491 grams, 19.3 cm
Ex London, UK, gentleman's collection. Property of a North London gentleman.
