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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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Western Asiatic and Other Mixed Stone and Glass Necklace Bead Collection
1st millennium B.C.-20th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £85
Composed of stone and glass beads in a variety of sizes, shapes and colours, some from Asia, North and West Africa, with some glass Venetian chevrons and millefiori trade beads. 69.5 grams total, 1-23 mm
UK gallery, early 2000s. -
Bactrian Bronze Plaque with Figural Scene
Circa 2000 B.C.Estimate: £400 - 600 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £200
Of rectangular form, two stylised figures depicted frontally, an animal in profile above the smaller figure. 139 grams, 91 mm
Collected from 1969-1999. From the collection of the late Mr S.M., London, UK. -
Ancient Large Gold Bead Collection
Circa 1st millennium B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £572
Mixed group including collared melon, melon, biconical, and one spherical bead. 6.88 grams total, 6-15 mm
From a late Japanese specialist collector, 1970-2000s.