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LOT 1301
Western Asiatic Coral and Other Bead Necklace String
1ST MILLENNIUM B.C. AND LATER
16 7/8 in. (11.2 grams, 43 cm).
Restrung group of tubular beads with irregular dangle centrepiece. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceAcquired 1980-2015.
Ex Abelita family collection.
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Western Asiatic Stone Stamp Seal Group
2nd-1st millennium B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £13
One plano-convex disc, pierced, with geometric motif; one similar with scooped indents, cross motif. 9.66 grams total, 16-18 mm
From an old English collection, 1990s. Property of an Essex, UK, gentleman. -
Mesopotamian Lapis Lazuli Cylinder Seal with Worship Scene
2nd millennium B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £2,600
Frieze with two full-length standing figures in ankle-length robes each holding a feather towards a pillar with sun-disc above, crouching human worshipper to one side, labrys to the other; scene in two registers with guilloche border between, gryphon above with one foreleg raised, ibex below, crouching with tail raised; supplied with a museum-quality impression. 14 grams, 31 mm
From the 'S' collection, acquired 1970-1990s. The collection was seen and studied by W.G. Lambert, late Professor of Assyriology at the University of Birmingham, 1970-1993. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate number no.12248-222164. -
Western Asiatic Gold Disc Ornament Collection
1st millennium B.C.Estimate: £200 - 300 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £111
Mixed group of domed appliqués in a display frame. 3.21 grams total, 2-11 mm
From a late Japanese specialist collector, 1970-2000s.
