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LOT 1261
Western Asiatic Glass Bead Necklace String
CIRCA 1ST MILLENNIUM B.C. OR LATER
18 7/8 in. (190 grams, 48 cm).
Composed of mainly large coral pink-coloured oblate beads; restrung. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceEx collection of a late London gentleman, 1970-1990s.
This lot has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database, and is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.
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Western Asiatic Carnelian and Gold Bead Necklace
1st millennium B.C. and laterSold for (Inc. bp): £598
Composed mainly of biconical and coin-shaped disc beads, interspersed with ribbed tubular gold beads; restrung with a modern clasp. 50 grams, 52 cm
Ex London, UK, collection, 1990s. This lot has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database, and is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato. -
Mesopotamian Chalcedony Sheep's Head Amulet
3rd-2nd millennium B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £351
Finely carved bifacial sheep head with large lentoid eyes and wide mouth, pierced for suspension, two additional piercings to the top. 16.2 grams, 33 mm
Previously with a London, UK, dealership. Ex London, UK, art market, late 1990s. From a private UK collection. This lot has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database, and is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato. -
Mesopotamian Stone Reclining Ram Amulet
Uruk, 4th millennium B.C.Estimate: £500 - 700 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £125
Stylised ram body in profile, head raised and turned, reverse with six engraved dots, pierced vertically for suspension. 19.6 grams, 46 mm
From a Mayfair, London, UK, gallery, 1990s. From a private UK collection. This lot has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database, and is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.