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LOT 1224
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, including some glass beads, with granulated tubular gold collar spacers between.
ProvenanceFrom the collection of a late Japanese gentleman, 1970s onwards.
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LOT 1224
Western Asiatic Carnelian and Gold Bead Necklace
Estimate £500 - 700€580 - 810 (for guidance only)$680 - 950 (for guidance only)
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Large West Central Asian Bronze Scalloped Seal Matrix with Thunderbolt Cross
Circa 2300-2000 B.C.Estimate: £80 - 100 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £40
Round openwork body with loop on the reverse, accompanied by an old scholarly note, typed and signed by W.G. Lambert, late Professor of Assyriology, University of Birmingham, 1970-1993, which states: 'Stamp Seal of Bronze, 45 x 45 x 15 mm. This is roughly round, with flat face and flat back and with scalloped edges. A handle of inverted V-shape is mounted on the back. The design consists of an outer scalloped band joined to the centre with straight arms with thickened ends which meet in the middle, but divided into two pairs. This comes from west central Asia and dates to c. 2300-2000 B.C. It is dented, and has some incrustation on the surface, which could be removed. Generally it is in good condition.' 28.4 grams, 46 mm
Acquired in the late 1980s-early 1990s. Ex property of a West London businessman. Academically researched and catalogued by the late Professor Lambert in the early 1990s. Accompanied by a copy of a scholarly report, numbered R-507, typed and signed by Professor Wilfrid George Lambert. -
Syrian Haematite Cylinder Seal with Deity
Circa 2500-1800 B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £91
A small seal with a deity on a throne, two worshippers before and a star as a filler motif; supplied with a museum-quality impression. 0.83 grams, 10 mm
From the private collection of a European gentleman (1942-2024), formed since the 1970s. Accompanied by a previous typed catalogue slip with collection no.30. -
Western Asiatic Carnelian Gemstone with Calligraphic Text
Circa 18th-19th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £46
Rectangular type with chamfered edges, incuse Naskh legend; supplied with a museum-quality impression. 0.64 grams, 12 mm
From the private collection of a European gentleman (1942-2024), formed since the 1970s.
