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LOT 0232
Western Asiatic Gold Bead Group
CIRCA 1ST MILLENNIUM B.C.
1/8 - 1/4 in. (14.12 grams total, 1-6 mm).
Over three-hundred beads of different types, including decorative examples. [380+]
ProvenanceFrom a late Japanese specialist collector, 1970-2000s.
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South Arabian Alabaster Tablet with Inscription
3rd century B.C.-1st century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £780
Rectangular with two lateral flanges to the upper face; worked and dressed face with legend in seriffed South Arabian script. 1.3 kg, 12 cm
Acquired by Barbara Toy, 1950/60s and thence by descent.
The South Arabian script is an abjad written sinistrograde; the present text appears to contain the numerals for '1' and '100'. -
Western Asiatic Yellow Glass Wart Vessel
Circa 8th-10th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £156
Piriform with slightly dimpled base, trumpet-shaped neck with everted rim, the body with raised spikes. 32 grams, 90 mm
Acquired 1980-2015. Ex Abelita family collection. -
Western Asiatic Bronze Eagle Statuette
6th-8th century A.D.Estimate: £200 - 300 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £111
Modelled in the round with semi-naturalistic detailing, curved beak and almond-shaped eyes, fitting rivet to underside. 27.3 grams, 47 mm
‘The Ancient Menagerie Collection’ formerly the property of a Cambridgeshire lady, collected since the 1990s and acquired from auctions and dealers throughout Europe and the USA, now ex London collection.
