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LOT 1015
Western Asiatic Glass and Stone Bead Collection
CIRCA 1ST MILLENNIUM A.D. AND LATER
1/2 - 1 1/4 in. (107 grams total, 8-34 mm).
Comprising cylindrical lapis lazuli, and assorted other beads of different origins including Venetian glass. [49, No Reserve]
ProvenanceAcquired in the 1980s-1990s.
Previously with Mansour Gallery, London W1.
Property of a North West London gentleman.
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Elamite Chlorite Vessel with Geometric Decoration
3rd-2nd millennium B.C.Estimate: £500 - 700 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £250
Spool-shaped with a flared rim and splayed foot, the upper body carved with a frieze of combed triangles, two plain bands to the equator, guilloche below. 157 grams, 68 mm high
Ex Robin Symes Ancient Art, pre 1999, inventory no.44. -
Old Babylonian Stone Kohl Pot with Animal Legs
2nd millennium B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £234
The three tapering legs with stylised animal head detailing; U-section bowl. 15.7 grams, 25 mm
From the private collection of the late Mr S.M., London, UK, thence by descent. -
Western Asiatic Alabaster Jar
Circa 1st millennium B.C. or laterSold for (Inc. bp): £65
Of squat form with everted rim and slightly convex base. 246 grams, 79 mm
Ex Campbell collection, 1990-2010.