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LOT 1280
Western Asiatic Carnelian Bead Necklace String
1ST MILLENNIUM B.C. AND LATER
13 3/8 in. (22.5 grams, 34 cm).
Graduated string of irregular beads and dangles, banded agate centrepiece. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceAcquired 1980-2015.
Ex Abelita family collection.
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Western Asiatic Signed Bronze Calligraphic Vessel
Circa 13th-14th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £286
With basal ring, tall tubular neck, flared rim; scroll foliage detailing to the rim and shoulder, fluted neck, interlace roundel and calligraphic band to the equator; base restored, rim partly absent, holes to shoulder and lower body; base restored, possibly a marriage. 3.1 kg, 37 cm
Fair condition, base restored, rim partly absent, holes to shoulder and lower body.
Property of a Hampstead gentleman; from his family collection formed since the 1970s. -
Achaemenid Silver Animal-Headed Handle
5th-4th century B.C.Estimate: £300 - 400 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £120
With round-section shank slightly bowed at the middle, at each end a horse-head finial with low-relief detailing, pricked ears, integral attachment plate. 56.5 grams, 90 mm
Ex London, UK, gallery, 1971. -
Judaean Lead Sealing with Menorah and Inscription
Circa 2nd-4th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £442
Discoid seal plate with impressed menorah flanked by characters. 3.6 grams, 15 mm
Collected from 1969-1999. From the collection of the late Mr S.M., London, UK.
