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LOT 1330
Western Asiatic Glass and Other Bead Necklace String
1ST MILLENNIUM B.C. AND LATER
17 7/8 in. (47.1 grams, 45.5 cm).
Graduated group of glass, stone and shell beads with four larger feature beads at the centre; restrung. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceAcquired in the 1990s.
Ex London, UK, collection.
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Western Asiatic Opaque Glass Vessel
9th-10th century A.D.Estimate: £400 - 600 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £200
Piriform body and funicular neck; accompanied by a custom-made display stand. 28.5 grams, 10.6 cm (91.1 grams total, 13.2 cm including stand)
From an important London, UK, collection 1980-2020.
These small flasks are typical in shape and dimensions, produced by the Egyptian or Syrian workshops of the Fatimid Empire. They were realised in ultramarine blue, slightly translucent glass, free-blown, and with a snapped-off base. -
Bactrian Style Lapis Lazuli Bead Necklace String
20th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £20
Composed of coin-shaped and tubular beads interspersed with metal spacers, restrung. 33.8 grams, 49 cm
Acquired in the 1990s-early 2000s. Ex London, UK, collection. -
Luristan Bronze Model of a Horse
1st millennium B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £91
Featuring a thin body and elongated legs, a long tail pointing downwards and a short neck supporting an emphasised with pointed ears. 12.16 grams, 40 mm
Ex London, UK, collection, formed from the 1990s. Accompanied by a previously illustrated catalogue card with provenance.
