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LOT 0930
Western Asiatic Gemstone Necklace Pendant Collection
CIRCA 1ST MILLENNIUM A.D.
3/4 - 1 3/8 in. (44 grams total, 21-35 mm).
Each polished and drilled for suspension, including quartz, tourmaline and carnelian. [5]
ProvenanceUK gallery, early 2000s.
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Western Asiatic Glass Vessel Collection
8th-10th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £338
Comprising four miniature cosmetic bottles including a molar flask, a dark blue iridescent unguentarium and other types. 91 grams total, 42-60 mm
Acquired 1970s-1996. Property of a North American collector. London collection, 2016. -
Old Babylonian Lapis Lazuli Cylinder Seal for (the god) Shamash, (and goddess) Aya
Circa 1894-1595 B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £1,430
With incised frieze of a seated figure in a tiered robe facing two standing figures in floor-length garments two columns of cuneiform text to the rear. 4.2 grams, 16 mm
Acquired 1970s-1996. Property of a North American collector; collection no.038. London collection, 2016. -
Western Asiatic Stone Animal Seal
Circa 2nd millennium B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £624
Triangular in profile with suspension hole at the apex, underside with ropework border interrupted by a recumbent stag with large antlers facing a palm tree. 308 grams total, 10.2 cm wide including stand
From the private collection of the late Mr S.M., London, UK, 1969-1999; thence by descent.
