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LOT 0954
Western Asiatic Gold and Gemstone Pendant
1ST MILLENNIUM B.C.
3/4 in. (0.65 grams, 21 mm).
Displaying a central polished garnet cabochon within an applied border; suspension loop above.
ProvenanceAcquired 1970-2010.
Collection of a late Japanese gentleman.
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Western Asiatic Glass Lamp Group
17th-19th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £39
Consisting of four vessels: a clear glass lamp with everted rim; lamp with tapering walls, kick-up to base creating a dome and funnel to the interior, everted rim, polychrome painted decoration to the exterior comprising geometric forms and vegetal scrolls together with calligraphic script; a tubular lamp with waisted lower body and deep kick-up, everted rim and small zones of polychrome painted decoration to the exterior incorporating ropework and floral elements; lamp of cylindrical form with everted rim and polychrome painted motifs including vegetal bands and arcading; fragmentary and containing repairs. 466 grams total, 8-21.5 cm
Bijan collection, London, 1990s. -
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. -
Elamite Bronze Worshipper Figure
2nd millennium B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £1,300
Modelled in the round standing facing, hands raised to temples, wearing a shin-length garment and bangles at the wrist, the face with stylised detailing and dressed hair; attachment to lug base; Elamite or Mesopotamian; accompanied by a custom-made display stand. 144 grams total, 11.7 cm high including stand
European private collection. Ex Alexander Gallery, New York, USA, 1993. Acquired on the UK art market, 2000s.
