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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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Mesopotamian Pictographic Clay Tablet
Circa 3000 B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £4,940
Inscribed on one face with a seven-panelled pictographic grid, with a branch above; the reverse inscribed with a branch and a motif containing two drilled circles. 42 grams, 69 mm
Very fine condition, chipped.
Specialised collection of cuneiform texts, the property of a London gentleman and housed in London before 1992. Thence by descent to family members. Examined by Professor Wilfrid George Lambert FBA (1926-2011), historian, archaeologist, and specialist in Assyriology and Near Eastern archaeology, in the late 1980s and early 1990s. The collection is exceptional for the variety of types, including some very rare and well preserved examples. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate no.11335-190939. -
Western Asiatic Gold and Bead Pendant
1st millennium B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £169
Composed of a lions' head body adorned with filigree scrolls, blue glass beads above and below. 1.55 grams, 28 mm
Acquired 1970-2010. Collection of a late Japanese gentleman. -
Western Asiatic Turquoise Bead Necklace with Gold Pomegranate Spacers
2nd century B.C.-1st century A.D. and laterEstimate: £800 - 1,000 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £320
Composed of restrung barrel-shaped and small biconical turquoise beads, later gold spacer bulbs with pomegranate dangles; gold hook-and-eye clasp. 18.65 grams, 46.4 cm long
Ex private collection, 1965-2020.
