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LOT 1207
Western Asiatic Gold and Banded Glass Bead Necklace
2ND MILLENNIUM B.C. OR LATER
17 7/8 in. (20 grams, 45.5 cm).
Composed of gold rectangular tubes, interspersed with later brown and white biconical glass beads; modern clasp, restrung.
ProvenanceFormerly in the collection of Mr S.M., London, formed 1948-2000.
Ex property of a North London gentleman.
Property of a Californian, USA, collector.
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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LOT 1207
Western Asiatic Gold and Banded Glass Bead Necklace
Estimate £600 - 800€700 - 930 (for guidance only)$810 - 1,080 (for guidance only)
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Western Asiatic Gold Bead Group
2nd-1st millennium B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £520
Mixed group of tubular and other beads, coils, end-caps and other items. 4.42 grams total, 1-10 mm
From a late Japanese specialist collector, 1970-2000s. 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. -
Elamite Carnelian Necklace with Pendants
Late 2nd-early 1st millennium B.C.Estimate: £800 - 1,000 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £400
Restrung necklace of biconvex carnelian, limestone and other beads with large sheet-silver repoussé octofoil pendant and two smaller repoussé plaques with vase-and-buds motif. 36.3 grams, 49 cm long
Acquired before 1983. Ex London gallery, 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. -
Babylonian Hematite Duck Weight
8th-7th century B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £234
Carved with the head resting along the spine, flared tail. 17 grams, 24 mm
UK private collection before 2000. Acquired on the UK art market. Property of a London gentleman. 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.
