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LOT 0953
Western Asiatic Glass and Other Necklace Bead Collection
1ST MILLENNIUM B.C. AND LATER
1/8 - 5/8 in. (55 grams total, 2-16 mm).
Comprising a group of mostly small mixed shape and material beads mainly in red or reddish hues; each pierced for stringing; some Roman. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceUK gallery, early 2000s.
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LOT 0953
Western Asiatic Glass and Other Necklace Bead Collection
Sold for (Inc. bp): £130
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Western Asiatic Bronze Openwork Lamp Stand
Circa 12th century A.D.Estimate: £700 - 900 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £350
Hollow-formed with openwork bulb to each end and narrow columnar shaft with openwork and calligraphic detailing in low relief; discoid platter with raised rim and pierced lobes, central knotwork motif; tripod base with openwork dome and low-relief scrollwork; repaired. 1.9 kg, 52.5 cm high
with a London, UK gallery 1971-early 2000s. -
Elamite Silver-Gilt Bird Pendant Pair
3rd millennium B.C.Estimate: £300 - 400 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £150
Each composed of sheet-gold over a bituminous core, displaying two stylised addorsed birds in relief, suspension loops below feet. 5.79 grams total, 31 mm each
London, UK, gallery, 1971-early 2000s. -
Amlash Terracotta Flagon with Animal Head Handle
1st millennium B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £286
The squat, bulbous body standing on conical tripod feet, slender neck with everted mouth and integral handle with pinched lug at the top, likely representing an animal form, small applied pellets around the lower body. 537 grams, 21 cm high
Ex Rabi gallery, 1990s. Private collection of Iranian art.