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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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LOT 1320
Western Asiatic Gold and Glass Bead Necklace
Sold for (Inc. bp): £910
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Late Babylonian Stone Cylinder Seal with Presentation Scene
Circa 900-600 B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £520
The scene in a single register presenting a seated figure, possibly a deity, with a raised arm, a worshipper before him with one raised arm; a crouching horned quadruped behind the worshipper, a winged figure above; accompanied by a museum-quality impression. 5.69 grams, 22 mm
From the property of late Mr SM, London, UK, 1969-1999. -
Bactrian Bronze Plaque with Figural Scene
Circa 2000 B.C.Estimate: £300 - 400 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £167
Of rectangular form, two stylised figures depicted frontally, an animal in profile above the smaller figure. 139 grams, 91 mm
Collected from 1969-1999. From the collection of the late Mr S.M., London, UK. Accompanied by an old collection ticket. -
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Bactrian Gold Wire Necklace with Pendant
3rd-2nd century B.C.Estimate: £4,000 - 6,000 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £2,000
Tightly-coiled wire band with graduated profile, domed disc closure with repoussé central boss and pellets to the rim, pendant formed as a rectangular frame enclosing two fusiform banded agate and another fusiform bead, barrel-shaped gold collars and coiled wire finials. 37.20 grams, 66 cm
with Ancient and Islamic Art Ltd, 1993. Private European collection, early 1990s. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by a search certificate number no.12426-218224.
