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LOT 0207
Western Asiatic Gold Bead Collection
1ST MILLENNIUM B.C.
1/8 in. (6.49 grams total, 1-5 mm).
A group of 100 gold beads of various types, including wheel, ribbed, spherical, granulated and other types. [100]
ProvenanceAcquired 1970-2010.
Collection of a late Japanese gentleman.
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Nabataean cosmetic Jar
1st century B.C.-1st century A.D.Estimate: £150 - 200 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £83
A miniature ceramic jar with a squat body, broad neck with everted rim and plinth foot, painted band of dots around the neck and stylised leaf motif around the shoulder. 36 grams, 56 mm wide
Fine condition.
From an important collection of Holy Land pottery formed pre 1988, thence by descent. -
Western Asiatic Gold Earrings
2nd-3rd century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £381
A matching pair of gold earrings, each composed of a tapering penannular hoop with a pendant formed as two graduated bulbs with pyramid granule finial. 2.47 grams, 31-32 mm
Fine condition.
Acquired 1970-2010. Collection of a late Japanese gentleman. -
Western Asiatic Artefact Group
1st millennium B.C.Estimate: £100 - 140 (‡+bp*)
Opening Bid: £50
A mixed group of artefacts composed of bone, stone and ceramic objects: a fragmentary alabastron; a lion head stamp; a possible amulet of axehead form showing carved detailing; bone implement; the lower half of a carved bone figure, and other items. 449 grams total, 3.9-12.5 cm
Acquired early 1990s. Ex private American collection; thence by descent. Private collection since 1998.
