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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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Western Asiatic Bronze Openwork Lamp Stand
Circa 12th century A.D.Estimate: £700 - 900 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £350
Hollow-formed with openwork bulb to each end and narrow columnar shaft with openwork and calligraphic detailing in low relief; discoid platter with raised rim and pierced lobes, central knotwork motif; tripod base with openwork dome and low-relief scrollwork; repaired. 1.9 kg, 52.5 cm high
with a London, UK gallery 1971-early 2000s. -
Western Asiatic Banded Agate Cylinder Seal with Hero
2nd-1st millennium B.C. and laterSold for (Inc. bp): £1,040
Barrel-shaped with frieze depicting a human hero with a sword attacking a leaping deer and a winged harpy crouching, the engraving possibly later. 8.4 grams, 29 mm
Acquired 1970s-1996. Property of a North American collector, collection no.10. London collection, 2016. -
Western Asiatic Red Carnelian and Gold Bead Necklace
Circa 2nd-3rd century A.D.Estimate: £1,000 - 1,400 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £500
Restrung designer necklace with a modern clasp; composed of polished carnelian beads of various types, interspersed with granulated gold spacer rings. 51 grams, 41.5 cm long
Collected from 1979-1999. From the collection of the late Mr S.M., London, UK.