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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 Decorated High-Tin Bronze Bowl
Late 1st millennium B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £46
Hemispherical in section with rolled rim, incised ring to centre and below rim. 220 grams, 17.5 cm
Acquired 1980-2015. Ex Abelita family collection. -
Western Asiatic Stone Scaraboid Seal with King and Inscription
1st millennium B.C.Estimate: £300 - 400 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £150
Plano-convex in profile with median figure flanked by two columns of text. 3.02 grams, 16 mm
From the London collection of the late Mr S.M., 1969-1999. -
Nabataean Terracotta Ribbed Jar
1st century B.C.-1st century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £169
Bulbous with ribbed outer face, two looped handles, repaired. 341 grams, 16 cm wide
Fine condition, rim chipped.
From the property of a London gentleman; formerly in a collection formed before 1992. From the private collection of John Meredith, acquired since the 1990s; thence by descent.
These wafer-thin-walled pottery vessels exhibit fine workmanship and exhibit the talent of the Nabataean potters from the early Roman period.
