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LOT 0956
Western Asiatic Carnelian and Other Bead Collection
1ST MILLENNIUM B.C. AND LATER
1/8 - 3/4 in. (98 grams total, 2-18 mm).
Comprising a group of mostly carnelian beads, with a few in other materials; each pierced for stringing. [Approximately 500]
ProvenanceUK gallery, early 2000s.
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Syro-Hittite Terracotta Fertility Figure
Circa 12th-8th century B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £585
Modelled with a flat-section body and splayed base, arms and hands positioned on the chest, applied ornamental collar and headdress or hair; large circular eyes and pinched nose. 146 grams, 18.5 cm high
From the property of the late Mr SM, London, UK, 1969-1999; thence by descent. -
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Western Asiatic Mixed Stone and Glass Necklace Bead Collection
1st millennium B.C. and laterSold for (Inc. bp): £72
Comprising a quantity of small beads, mostly drawn coloured glass beads intended for embroidery. 84 grams total, 1-16 mm
UK gallery, early 2000s. -
Western Asiatic Stone Geometric Cylinder Seal
Circa 3rd millennium B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £130
With geometric pattern of concentric lines and pellets. 8.12 grams, 52 mm
Acquired 1970s-1996. Property of a North American collector, collection no.073. London collection, 2016.
