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LOT 1265
Western Asiatic Carnelian and Gold Bead Necklace
LATE 1ST MILLENNIUM B.C. AND LATER
21 5/8 in. (45.5 grams, 55 cm).
Restrung group of tabular, fusiform and other carnelian beads with granulated tubular gold collar spacers between.
ProvenanceFrom the collection of a late Japanese gentleman, 1970s onwards.
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LOT 1265
Western Asiatic Carnelian and Gold Bead Necklace
Estimate £700 - 900€810 - 1,040 (for guidance only)$950 - 1,220 (for guidance only)
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Western Asiatic Stone Macehead
3rd-2nd millennium B.C.Estimate: £500 - 700 (‡+bp*)
Opening Bid: £250
Oval in plan with tapering drilled central socket. 360 grams, 81 mm
Ex private collection, Contessa L.G., since the 1980s. Private collection, acquired in 1999. -
Personal Bronze Tag of Zahra Governor of Esphahan
14th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £364
A medieval period flat-section rectangular plaque pierced at the broad end with incised calligraphic legend: 'Zahra the splendid or the radiant governor of Esphahan ...', Zaraa or Zahra is a female name which also refers to boundless beauty (ذرع اصفهانی واسع الخلیفه با ما معمور). 10.6 grams, 51 mm
From the collection of a gentleman, acquired on the London art market in the 1990s. -
Large Bactrian Banded Agate Elbow Bead
Circa 1st millennium B.C. or laterSold for (Inc. bp): £390
Formed as a large triangular bead with cut edges. 60 grams, 82 mm
Acquired on the UK art market. Private collection, England.
