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LOT 1770
Western Asiatic Carnelian Amuletic Pendant
LATE 1ST MILLENNIUM B.C.
3/4 in. (3.04 grams, 19 mm).
Tongue-shaped in profile with scrolled tendrils and three rows of large incuse characters. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceFrom the collection of a gentleman, acquired on the London art market in the 1990s.
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Western Asiatic Bronze Arrowhead Collection
11th-10th century B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £182
Comprising ten tanged arrowheads, most with barbed shoulders. 103 grams total, 58-88 mm
London, UK, collection, 1990s.
The majority of the arrowheads belong to type IV of the Khorasani classification. They look like a stylised flying bird, such as a swallow. -
Achaemenid Blue Stone and Other Bead Necklace String
Late 1st millennium B.C. and laterSold for (Inc. bp): £59
Composed of small annular beads, restrung. 4.57 grams, 36.5 cm
Ex London, UK, collection, 1990s. -
Western Asiatic Silver Ring
Circa 14th-16th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £98
Comprising a D-section hoop with raised geometric decoration, a rectangular bezel with foliate decoration. 11.34 grams, 25.17 mm overall, 20.29 mm internal diameter (approximate size British Q, USA 8, Europe 17.49, Japan 16)
From the collection of a gentleman, acquired on the London art market in the 1990s.
