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LOT 1335
Western Asiatic Ceramic Bead Necklace String
1ST MILLENNIUM B.C. AND LATER
12 1/4 in. (41 grams, 31 cm).
Composed mainly of oblate, conical and melon beads, some with decoration, central feature a large green glazed discoid bead. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceEx property of a late Japanese collector, 1970-2000s.
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Western Asiatic Stone Human Mask Stamp Seal
1st millennium B.C.Estimate: £400 - 600 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £222
Plano-convex in profile with low-relief facial features, large lentoid eyes and segmented hair; to the reverse, low-relief winged gryphons. 9.17 grams, 29 mm
Collected from 1970-1999. From the collection of the late Mr S.M., London, UK. -
Western Asiatic Terracotta Idol
2250-2000 B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £468
Modelled with a pinched, bird-like head and face with large circular eyes, two ornamental collars and wearing a headdress, stub arms and splayed foot; repaired. 103 grams, 17.2 cm
Private Swiss collection. Private collection, Europe. -
Old Babylonian Gold Frog Amulet
2000-1800 B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £715
The frog modelled in the round with anatomical detailing, pierced at the middle. 0.45 grams, 7 mm
Acquired in Switzerland, 1999. Private collection, Europe.
