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LOT 1333
Western Asiatic Carnelian Bead Necklace String
1ST MILLENNIUM B.C. AND LATER
15 1/2 in. (8.52 grams, 39.5 cm).
Restrung group of mainly annular beads with a teardrop dangle centrepiece. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceAcquired 1980-2015.
Ex Abelita family collection.
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Old Babylonian Haematite Cylinder Seal
Early 2nd millennium B.C.Estimate: £300 - 400 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £150
With frieze of three standing figures wearing floor-length robes with starburst and post between. 1.98 grams, 14 mm
Acquired 1980-2015. Ex Abelita family collection. -
Golden Horde Belt Buckle and Fittings Group
13th-14th century A.D.Estimate: £3,000 - 4,000 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £1,500
Comprising: hexafoil strap- or belt-fitting with panels of scrolled tendrils and reserved petals, reverse damaged; tongue-shaped hollow strap-end with openwork arabesque finial, bands of scrolled tendrils to obverse, incised arabesque to reverse; two rectangular belt mounts each with openwork obverse, hanged looped fitting to lower edge; four discoid mounts with three pierced lugs; two triangular plaques with openwork scrolled tendril design, pin to each angle; spherical dangle; ribbed scaphoid dangle; openwork hoop with scrolled tendrils; annular mount with ropework motif to obverse. 45 grams total, 9-49 mm
Mr M.B., Mainz, Germany, since the 1980s. Private collection, London. Accompanied by an academic report by Dr. Jack Ogden of Strptwist Ltd, reference 190623 with description of the items and the techniques used to produce them, and the metallic composition of the gold (56.36% to 64.25% on the items tested). -
Anatolian Bronze Bull Statue
3rd-2nd millennium B.C.Estimate: £180 - 240 (‡+bp*)
Opening Bid: £50
Modelled standing on a rectangular base, stylised horn, face and coat detailing; tapering lug to underside. 76 grams, 54 mm
Acquired in Europe before 1998.
