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LOT 1224
Western Asiatic Gold Bead Group
2ND-1ST MILLENNIUM B.C.
1/4 - 3/8 in. (7.98 grams total, 5-12 mm).
Including spherical, biconical, barrel-shaped and other types, [23]
ProvenanceEx property of a late Japanese collector, 1970s-2000s.
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LOT 1224
Western Asiatic Gold Bead Group
Estimate £500 - 700€580 - 810 (for guidance only)$680 - 950 (for guidance only)
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Bactrian Camel Applique
3rd-2nd millennium B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £650
A finely modelled two-humped camel, shown in a dynamic pose, possibly in the act of kneeling and balancing its body weight on its bent back and front legs; mounted in a display frame. 245 grams total, 17.5 cm including frame
Ex London, UK, gallery, 1971-early 2000s. Property of a London gentleman.
Camels were a symbol of wealth and well-being. The importance of the Bactrian camel is attested in the ancient sources. The two-humped Bactrian camel, object of many seal representations, was already widespread in North India during the first quarter of the 2nd millennium B.C. It was probably an Aryan introduction. The Mitanni came from Bactria and Margiana and maintained a close connection with their regions of origin, via Khorasan, as can be suggested by the presence of Bactrian camels on the Mitanni seals. -
Western Asiatic Bronze Ring with Blue Glass Gemstone
14th-16th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £20
With a slender hoop supporting a raised conical bezel set with a dark blue glass intaglio. 2.94 grams, 23.66 mm overall, 16.52 mm internal diameter (approximate size British M, USA 6, Europe 12.46, Japan 12)
Private collection formed since the 1940s. UK art market. Property of an Essex, UK, gentleman. -
Neo-Hittite Bronze Dress Pin
1180-700 B.C.Estimate: £300 - 400 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £150
With tapering shaft and openwork bifacial finial depicting two kneeling warriors facing each other, one holding the shoulder of the other. 29.2 grams, 15.2 cm
Acquired 1960-1980s. From an important London, W1, collection. Private collection, England.
