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LOT 0869
Western Asiatic Gold Earrings
2ND-3RD CENTURY A.D.
1 1/4 in. (2.47 grams, 31-32 mm).
A matching pair of gold earrings, each composed of a tapering penannular hoop with a pendant formed as two graduated bulbs with pyramid granule finial.
ProvenanceAcquired 1970-2010.
Collection of a late Japanese gentleman.
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Western Asiatic Mixed Bead Group
Circa 1st millennium B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £117
A mixed group of mainly drawn opaque coloured glass beads. 122 grams total, 2-12 mm
Acquired 1970-2010. Collection of a late Japanese gentleman. -
Achaemenid Silver Feline Brooch Pair
6th-4th century B.C.Estimate: £800 - 1,000 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £444
A matching pair of silver fibula brooches, each composed of a plano-convex bow, balustered arms with one knop-style head and one curved catchplate, round-section pin with coiled wire collar, bow decorated with the addorsed forequarters of two felines with stylised markings and facial features. 22.3 grams total, 30 mm each
Fine condition.
Acquired before 1983. Ex London gallery, 1990s. -
Highly Tinned Elamite Bowl with Central Gold Roundel
2nd-1st millennium B.C.Estimate: £500 - 700 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £200
A highly tinned, roughly hemispherical bronze bowl displaying a possibly later central gold roundel to the interior base, decorated with a geometric motif, possibly representing a flower or the sun, border of conjoined S-motifs around. 497 grams, 14 cm wide
Acquired before the early 1970s. Ex London, UK, gallery. Property of a London gentleman.
