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LOT 0958
Western Asiatic Gold Butterfly Bead
2ND-1ST MILLENNIUM B.C.
1 3/8 in. (5.16 grams, 35 mm).
A sheet-gold 'butterfly' bead of hollow construction.
ProvenanceAcquired 1970-2010.
Collection of a late Japanese gentleman.
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LOT 0958
Western Asiatic Gold Butterfly Bead
Estimate £400 - 600€460 - 700 (for guidance only)$540 - 810 (for guidance only)
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Bronze Age Bowl
1st millennium B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £117
A ceramic bowl of conical form, shallow foot and slightly inverted rim. 1.36 kg, 29.5 cm wide
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Western Asiatic Terracotta House with Inhabitants
20th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £91
A terracotta diorama comprising a Middle Eastern conical hut or dwelling with arched frame around the D-shaped entrance; two figures placed beside the doorway: to the left a tall slender with luxuriant curls male wearing a textured shirt (mailcoat?) and ruched trousers, barefoot, resting his head on the frame; to the right a shorter bearded male waring a cloak and quilted tunic and trousers. 9.1 kg, 27 cm
Acquired 1970-1999. Ex collection of deceased Mayfair gentleman. -
Western Asiatic Rock Crystal Cylinder Seal with Figural Scene
2nd-1st millennium B.C.Estimate: £500 - 700 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £250
A rock crystal cylinder seal with incuse design divided horizontally by a line of crescents; an advancing figure with smaller figures at his feet, a large tree, animals and other objects in the field. 16.8 grams, 43 mm
From an important family collection. Examined by Professor Wilfrid George Lambert FBA (1926-2011), historian, archaeologist, and specialist in Assyriology and Near Eastern archaeology, in the late 1980s and early 1990s.
