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LOT 0857
Western Asiatic Chalcedony Head with Gold Loop
1ST MILLENNIUM B.C.
7/8 in. (3.92 grams, 22 mm).
Carved in the round as a bald male with stylised features; drilled for suspension with a later gold pin and loop.
ProvenanceEx private collection, 1980s.
Acquired on the UK art market in the 1990s.
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Western Asiatic Gold and Carnelian Bead Necklace
2nd millennium B.C. and laterEstimate: £800 - 1,000 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £444
Composed of restrung graduated lozengiform, spherical and piriform carnelian beads and smaller spherical and biconical gold beads between; modern hook-and-eye clasp. 42.7 grams, 41 cm long
From the private collection of the late Mr S.M., London, UK. -
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Central Asian Ceramic Bull Rhyton with Juglets
3rd century B.C.-3rd century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £3,120
Modelled with a substantial body standing on short, slender legs, crescentic horns, incised circular eyes and linear mouth, circular nostrils above serving as spouts, dewlap to chest and tail hanging between hindlegs; flared neck and strap handle to back, flanked by flasks with pierced handles; painted detailing; some restoration. 1.55 kg, 35.7 cm
Ex private American collection, kept in Switzerland, 1960s. On the UK art market, since 2005. Accompanied by an IADAA search certificate dated 8 April 2020. Accompanied by a copy of an old photograph and a description sticker with collection number '40' to verso. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate no.202211. -
Bactrian Veined Alabaster Footed Cup
Mid 1st millennium B.C.Estimate: £150 - 200 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £80
With everted rim and small foot. 56.7 grams, 57 mm high
Fine condition.
Acquired 1980-2015. Ex Abelita family collection.
