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LOT 1082
Western Asiatic Carnelian Bead Necklace
1ST MILLENNIUM B.C. AND LATER
20 1/2 in. (18 grams, 52 cm long).
Comprising a restrung necklace of patinated carnelian disc beads with central larger stone bead, separated by tiny glass spacers between and modern screw clasp. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceUK gallery, early 2000s.
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Early Sassanian Silver Footed Bowl
3rd century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £2,340
The lower body formed as slender flutes in relief, concentric rings to the interior, resting on a flaring shallow foot, possibly Parthian. 590 grams, 18.8 cm wide
Acquired on the London art market, 1971-1974. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate number no.11785-206404.
The wealth of the Sassanid court has been confirmed by archaeological excavations that have unearthed shallow vessels, among which bowls forged from precious metals like silver, likely used to drink wine in the palaces and at the court of the Šāhanšāh (King of Kings). The production of silver vessels and dinner objects for the court was highly centralised within the empire. In the 5th and 6th century A.D., this production expanded, creating new shapes, such as pitchers, elliptical bowls and high footed bowls, also used by the middle class. This vessel is continuing the tradition of the vessels in the Arsacid court. -
Western Asiatic Haematite Cylinder Seal with presentation Scene
2nd-1st millennium B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £390
With facing female figure beneath a bird flanked by a male figure in knee-length tunic and female figure in ankle-length robe. 7.63 grams, 25 mm
Acquired 1970s-1996. Property of a North American collector, collection no.059. London collection, 2016. -
Western Asiatic Agate and Gold Bead Necklace
1st millennium B.C. and laterEstimate: £1,500 - 2,000 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £750
Restrung designer necklace with elegant bead arrangement, comprising spherical white agate beads, oval banded agate beads, with later gold interstitial slender bicone beads; modern clasp. 82.5 grams, 64 cm long
Acquired 1970s-1996. Property of a North American collector. London collection, 2016.
