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LOT 1075
Western Asiatic Gold Bead Group
1ST MILLENNIUM B.C.
1/8 - 3/8 in. (7.31 grams total, 1-10 mm).
Including biconvex, annular, spherical and other types, some with granulation. [41]
ProvenanceEx property of a late Japanese collector, 1970s-2000s.
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Old Babylonian Haematite Cylinder Seal for (the god) Ea and (the goddess) Dangalnuna
Circa 1894-1595 B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £540
With large central hole, incised frieze of a standing nude hero facing and a figure in tiered floor-length garment, two columns of cuneiform text to the rear. 9.18 grams, 28 mm
Acquired 1970s-1996. Property of a North American collector; collection no.033. London collection, 2016. -
Western Asiatic Piriform Stone Macehead
Late 4th millennium B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £39
With tapering drilled socket. 432 grams, 81 mm
From a 1990s German collection. Ex London, UK, gallery. -
Anatolian Stone Stamp Seal
8th-7th century B.C.Estimate: £400 - 600 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £200
Triangular in section with three figural scenes: (A) two serpents, opposed; (B) bird with wings spread; (C) regardant quadruped with tail raised; pierced longitudinally; supplied with a museum-quality impression. 5.3 grams, 24 mm.
Ex S. collection, London, UK, 1980s-2000s. Accompanied by a previous illustrated catalogue slip.
