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LOT 1663
Western Asiatic Decorated Dark Agate Bead
1ST MILLENNIUM B.C.
7/8 in. (1.99 grams, 23.00 mm).
Lozengiform type with incised zigzag design. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceFrom the private collection of a European gentleman (1942-2024), formed since the 1970s.
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Western Asiatic Bronze Arrowhead Collection
13th-9th century B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £182
Comprising tanged triangular arrowheads, one with barbed shoulders. 327 grams total, 8.3-14.4 cm
London, UK, collection, 1990s.
One series of arrowheads seems to belong to the category of lanceolate head and rounded shoulders from the category Type V, i.e. triangular arrowheads with rounded or angular midrib. Some other arrowheads seem to be a subcategory of subtype A of Khorasani, but longer. -
Sasanian Flecked Orange Stone Stamp Seal with Ibex
Circa 3rd-7th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £52
Annular in profile with incuse standing ibex motif. 11.26 grams, 23.44 mm
From the private collection of a European gentleman (1942-2024), formed since the 1970s. -
Western Asiatic Bronze Scaraboid Seal with Aramaic Inscription
1st millennium B.C.Estimate: £400 - 600 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £212
Scaraboid bead with incised legend in two lines to the underside. 3.37 grams, 11 mm
From the collection of a gentleman, acquired on the London art market in the 1990s.
