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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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Luristan Bronze Implement Collection
Bronze Age, 13th-7th century B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £59
Including a net-needle with pierced centre and ball finial, applicator with bull's head finial, dress-pin with scrolled finial and other items. 47 grams total, 8.5-12.5 cm
From a collection acquired on the UK art market from various auction houses and collections mostly before 2000. From an important Cambridgeshire estate; thence by descent. -
Western Asiatic Terracotta Flask with Star Design
1st millennium B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £117
Of lentoid form with u-section medial channel incorporating three suspension lugs, short spout with rounded rim, central raised ring to the upper face decorated with a stylised star, the body with concentric roundels. 1.4 kg, 26 cm wide
Acquired 1980-2015. Ex Abelita family collection. -
Western Asiatic Bronze Pendant with Cross
1st millennium B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £78
Ellipsoid loop developing to a short shank, biconvex bulb with eight vents and four stub arms, short shank below and lentoid loop with stub arms; possibly a liturgical thurible censer. 31 grams, 75 mm
From a collection acquired on the UK art market from various auction houses and collections mostly before 2000. From an important Cambridgeshire estate; thence by descent.
