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LOT 1232
Western Asiatic Gold Earring Pair
1ST MILLENNIUM B.C.
3/4 in. (3.18 grams, 20.5-21.8 mm).
Matched pair each with a split wire hoop, cell with beaded wire bands, hollow-formed biconvex finial. [2]
ProvenanceFrom a late Japanese specialist collector, 1970-2000s.
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LOT 1232
Western Asiatic Gold Earring Pair
Estimate £200 - 300€230 - 350 (for guidance only)$270 - 410 (for guidance only)
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Western Asiatic Marble Cylinder Seal with Worship Scene
Late 3rd-2nd millennium B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £520
Bearing a worship scene composed of a procession of robed human figures advancing left, towards a seated figure; pierced vertically for suspension. 34.6 grams, 36 mm
Fine condition.
Private family collection formed in London, mid 1980s to early 1990s. -
Western Asiatic Enamelled Gold Pendant with Inlaid Garnet
1st millennium B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £520
Discoid cell with inset blue enamel plaque, design of three inset leaf-shaped garnet cloisons an three discs, larger disc cloison to the underside. 3.31 grams, 21 mm
From a late Japanese specialist collector, 1970-2000s. -
Mesopotamian Calcite Jar
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Opening Bid: £1,500
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From a British collection, acquired in 1993. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate number no.11835-206783.