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LOT 1284
Western Asiatic Carnelian, Agate and Silver Bead Necklace String
1ST MILLENNIUM B.C.
19 3/4 in. (45 grams, 50 cm).
Composed of oval beads interspersed with shorter oval beads, two pairs of silver oval beads to the centre with a conical feature bead; restrung.
ProvenanceFrom the collection of a gentleman, acquired on the London art market in the 1990s.
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LOT 1284
Western Asiatic Carnelian, Agate and Silver Bead Necklace String
Sold for (Inc. bp): £221
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Seljuk Bronze Belt Fitting with Lion
12th-13th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £33
With rectangular loop below, slot to rear to accept the belt, two holes for attachment pins; reserved lion image. 16.7 grams, 34 mm
UK private collection before 2000. Acquired on the UK art market. Property of a London gentleman. -
Fatimid Glass Gaming Piece
Egypt, circa 10th-12th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £221
Barrel-shaped in profile in translucent olive-green glass, with deep shoulder and knop finial. 17.08 grams, 28 mm
From the collection of Mr S.M., London, UK, formed from 1969-1999.
Probably intended for use in the game of backgammon. -
Bactrian Lapis Lazuli Fish Beads
3rd millennium B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £468
Matched pair of beads, each a fish with triangular dorsal fin, carved scale and eye detailing, pierced longitudinally. 2.48 grams total, 20-21 mm
with Gallery Rosen Ancient Art, Tel Aviv, 1968. with a London, UK gallery, 1971-early 2000s. Accompanied by a copy of the original 1968 invoice.
