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LOT 0884
Western Asiatic Gold and Bead Pendant
1ST MILLENNIUM B.C.
1 1/4 in. (1.56 grams, 33 mm).
Comprising a lozengiform mottled stone body on a slender gold stem, granulated cells above, gusseted suspension loop and free-running loop; dangle below set with a polished garnet cabochon.
ProvenanceAcquired 1970-2010.
Collection of a late Japanese gentleman.
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Central Asian Bronze Compartmented Seal Matrix
3rd-2nd millennium B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £39
Segmented wheel with U-shaped loop; accompanied by an old scholarly note, typed and signed by W.G. Lambert, late Professor of Assyriology, University of Birmingham, 1970-1993, which states: 'Stamp Seal of Bronze. 46 x 48 x 18. This is roughly round, compartmented, and open work except for the central star. There is a largish circle in the middle, a six-pointed star around it. and a band of 11 oblongs around the outer edge. 6 in three pairs matching the points of the stars [sic]. This is a seal from west central Asia, c. 2300-2000 B.C. It is well preserved and a largish example of its kind. There is a loop handle on the back.' 35.5 grams, 47 mm
From an important London, UK, collection, 1970s. Accompanied by a scholarly note by Professor Wilfrid George Lambert FBA (1926-2011), historian, archaeologist, and specialist in Assyriology and Near Eastern archaeology. -
Western Asiatic Millefiori Glass Bead Necklace
1st millennium B.C.Estimate: £500 - 700 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £250
Comprising opaque polychrome glass beads of mainly spherical and tubular types, displaying an array of decorative techniques and patterns including millefiori, chequer-board, trailed and others; restrung, with a modern clasp. 101 grams, 45 cm long
Ex private collection, 1980s. Acquired on the UK art market in the 1990s. -
Sassanian Agate Stamp Seal with Bird
3rd-7th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £39
Standing right to base in stylised form, drilled for suspension and held on a fabric thong. 7.7 grams, 20 mm
From the collection of a North American gentleman, formed in the 1990s.
