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LOT 1127
Western Asiatic Glass and Stone Bead Necklace String
1ST MILLENNIUM B.C. AND LATER
14 3/4 in. (9.85 grams, 37.5 cm).
Composed of mainly oblate beads with a central feature comprising a small amulet bead, restrung. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceEx property of a late Japanese collector, 1970-2000s.
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Amlash Type Bronze Spearhead
12th-11th century B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £117
With a long ovate blade and curved shoulders, broad midrib and a rectangular sectioned tang, a reinforced shaft opening to reveal the tang and rounded shoulders. 313 grams, 38 cm
Acquired 1980-2015. Ex Abelita family collection.
The weapon belongs to the type 1 of the spear-head classification of Khorasani, mainly originating from Marlik or Amlash areas. Similar pieces have been dated by Stutzinger to 1200-1100 B.C. -
Luristan Bronze Dress Pin Group
13th-7th century B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £46
Comprising: one square in section with domed knop finial; one similar, cylindrical in section; one a tapering cylinder with three radiating lugs. 149 grams total, 16-21 cm
Acquired on the UK art market before 2000. Property of an Essex, UK, gentleman. -
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Amlash Bronze Collection of Animals
Circa 1000-600 B.C.Estimate: £3,000 - 4,000 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £720
Zoomorphic figures modelled in the round, some with suspension loop, including bull, stag, ibex and other types. 1.04 kg total, 4.6-11 cm
Nicolas Koutoulakis (1910-1996), thence by descent. Ex Galerie Khnoum, Geneva. Private collection of Mr K.A. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by a search certificate number no.12412-226602.
