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LOT 0981
Western Asiatic Carnelian Bead Collection
1ST MILLENNIUM B.C. AND LATER
1/8 - 5/8 in. (92 grams total, 2-15 mm).
Comprising a quantity of variously shaped beads in mainly orange and red carnelian, including some in glass, jasper and other materials.
ProvenanceUK gallery, early 2000s.
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Western Asiatic Stone Cylinder Seal with Combat Scene
Circa 3rd millennium B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £546
With carved frieze showing fighting scenes with a hero and animals; shell or polished stone. 13.9 grams, 27 mm
Acquired 1970s-1996. Property of a North American collector, collection no.06. London collection, 2016. -
Western Asiatic Bronze Knobbed Bracelet Pair
Circa 1st millennium B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £117
Each annular hoop with a round-section body with regularly disposed knops to the outer edge. 56 grams total, 75-76 mm
Ex old English collection. London art market, pre 2000. Property of a London, UK, gentleman. -
Western Asiatic Pink Jasper Cylinder Seal
Circa 3rd millennium B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £143
Cotton-reel type with regular pattern of larger and smaller drilled pellets. 8.96 grams, 16 mm
Acquired 1970s-1996. Property of a North American collector; collection no.19. London collection, 2016.
