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LOT 0842
Western Asiatic Gemstone with Myriad of Animals
LATE 1ST MILLENNIUM B.C.
3/4 in. (4.5 grams, 21 mm).
A plano-convex chalcedony engraved with fish, birds, a scorpion and other animals to base, together with a lone star and possible bust; accompanied by a museum-quality impression.
ProvenanceAcquired 1980-2000s.
Important collection of a London gentleman.
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LOT 0842
Western Asiatic Gemstone with Myriad of Animals
Estimate £180 - 240€210 - 280 (for guidance only)$240 - 320 (for guidance only)
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Western Asiatic Gold Pendant with Carnelian
1st-2nd century A.D.Estimate: £100 - 140 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £56
A gold pendant with openwork domed filigree cell set with a capsule-shaped banded carnelian stone bead, ribbed collar and openwork bulb above for suspension. 1.42 grams, 23 mm
Fine condition.
Acquired 1970-2010. Collection of a late Japanese gentleman. -
Bactrian Female Figured Kohl Pot
Mid 2nd millennium B.C.Estimate: £3,000 - 4,000 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £1,500
An early copper-alloy kohl pot formed as a stylised female figure wearing a floor-length garment which splays outwards towards her feet, her arms placed on her hips to form loop handles, stylised facial detailing; circular recess to top of head. 110 grams, 80 mm
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Central Asian Seal Pendant with Monkey
23rd-20th century B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £78
A bronze stamp seal featuring an openwork stylised monkey design; suspension loop to reverse; accompanied by a typed and signed scholarly note by W.G. Lambert, the late Professor of Assyriology at the University of Birmingham, 1970-1993, which states: '...This is round, with flat face and flat back, on which there is a small loop for suspension. The design consists of a depiction within a plain outer band. It shows a sitting monkey with tail up and front paws raised, perhaps holding something. This comes from west central Asia and dates to c.2300-2000 B.C. There is some wear and damage to the outer edge of the seal, but the design remains clear. The metal has been conserved.' 10 grams, 33 mm
1980s-early 1990s collection, UK. Accompanied by an original typed and signed scholarly note issued by the late Professor W.G. Lambert.
