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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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Western Asiatic Decorative Bronze Furniture Fitting
10th-12th century A.D.Estimate: £600 - 800 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £300
Composed of a ribbed body, flared neck with octagonal collar, decorated with incised geometric detailing; void to base. 842 grams, 15.7 cm high
with a London, UK gallery 1971-early 2000s. -
Luristan Whetstone with Bronze Ibex Handle
13th-7th century B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £676
Roughly cylindrical in shape; the ibex with stylised detailing. 147 grams, 17.8 cm
From an old German collection, Cologne, Germany. From the collection of a North American gentleman. -
Luristan Bronze Fantastic Animal Terminal
13th-6th century B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £312
Comprising a ring surmounted by a facing ibex head with the horns extending to two beast-heads emerging from the sides of the ring; small retaining ledge to the reverse; accompanied by a custom-made display stand. 78 grams, 89 mm (224 grams total, 11.4 cm high including stand)
Fine condition.
Acquired 1990s. From an important Paris gallery, France. Ex Parisian collection.
This piece likely formed part of a horse harness.
