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LOT 1174
Western Asiatic Gold Gem-Set Earrings
2ND-4TH CENTURY A.D.
3/4 in. (2.76 grams total, 19-21 mm).
Comprising two diamond-section penannular hoops with loops; each with three granulated pyramids to the lower edge; the centre of the hoop with a triple-cell set with one green and two red glass (?) gems with granulated outer edges, flanked by two teardrop-shaped cells set with a red glass (?) gem. [2]
ProvenanceFrom a late Japanese specialist collector, 1970-2000s.
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LOT 1174
Western Asiatic Gold Gem-Set Earrings
Estimate £500 - 700€580 - 810 (for guidance only)$680 - 950 (for guidance only)
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From a collection acquired on the UK art market from various auction houses and collections mostly before 2000. From an important Cambridgeshire estate; thence by descent. -
Western Asiatic White Painted Pottery Vessel
Circa 1st millennium B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £65
With globular body and square-section neck, loop handle to shoulder and white linear ornament. 200 grams, 10 cm
From the property of Mr O.S., a late Suffolk, UK, gentleman, who acquired at auction from the 1960s. -
Western Asiatic Gold and Stone Bead Necklace
1st millennium B.C.Estimate: £700 - 900 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £350
Restrung with gold barrel-shaped spacer beads, agate and carnelian flattish diamond-shaped beads. 48.2 grams, 44.5 cm
Collected from 1969-1999. From the collection of the late Mr S.M., London, UK. Accompanied by a previous catalogue identification card.
