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LOT 1142
Western Asiatic Gold and Garnet Pendant
1ST MILLENNIUM B.C.
3/8 in. (0.38 grams, 9 mm).
Discoid in plan with central cell and inset garnet cabochon, two mounting tubes to reverse. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceEx property of a late Japanese collector, 1970-2000s.
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Western Asiatic Gold Bead Group
2nd-1st millennium B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £538
Including spherical, biconical, barrel-shaped and other types. 7.98 grams total, 5-12 mm
Ex property of a late Japanese collector, 1970s-2000s. -
Mesopotamian Bone Deer Terminal
2nd millennium B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £650
Carved with a narrow socket to the rear of the neck, the ears and spiral horns flat along the crest of the spine; eyes drilled to accept inserts in contrasting colour. 8.04 grams, 41 mm
From the collection of Mr S.M., London, UK, formed from 1979-1999. -
Anatolian Stone Stargazer Idol Head
3rd millennium B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £1,690
Plano-convex in section and discoid in profile with vertical rib nose and pellet eyes, lateral spurs or the ears; mounted on a custom-made stand. 108 grams total, 10.2 cm high including stand
Japanese private collection, 1988. Private collection, London.