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LOT 1320
Western Asiatic Gold and Glass Bead Necklace
CIRCA 1ST MILLENNIUM B.C. AND LATER
21 5/8 in. (41.9 grams, 55 cm long).
A restrung designer necklace composed of graduating dark biconical beads interspersed with later oblate gold beads; central feature a stone amulet depicting a squatting male with drilled detailing.
ProvenanceEx French gallery, 1970-1990.
Paris collection, France.
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Western Asiatic Stone Cylinder Seal with Worship Scene
2nd millennium B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £572
Tubular haematite seal with incuse scene including a seated figure with a sceptre facing an ox-headed figure, star between, standing figure in flounced skirt to the rear; possibly Hittite workmanship. 2.6 grams, 17 mm
From the 'S' collection, acquired 1970-1990s. The collection was seen and studied by W.G. Lambert, late Professor of Assyriology at the University of Birmingham, 1970-1993. -
Luristan Cosmetic Horse Pin Group
2nd millennium B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £338
Comprising: horse finial pierced at the shoulder and with flange to the rump; similar with splayed legs. 76 grams total, 10.6 - 14 cm
UK private collection before 2000. On the UK art market. Property of a London gentleman. -
Old Akkadian Cylinder Seal with Goat Scenes
2340-2200 B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £780
Carnelian with double register; to the top a kneeling naked male facing forward with curly hair and beard, holding plants in both hands towards a pair of goats to either side; the lower register with goats either side of a central plant motif. 4.1 grams, 29 mm
From an important London collection, formed before 1990. From a collection acquired from various auction houses in the UK. From the estate of Mr R.W., a private Wiltshire, UK, collector; thence by descent.
