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LOT 0993
Western Asiatic Gold Hedgehog-Shaped Nugget
CIRCA 1ST MILLENNIUM B.C.
1/4 in. (1.17 grams, 7 mm).
A squat, spherical nugget, coated in 'spines'.
ProvenanceFrom a late Japanese specialist collector, 1970-2000s.
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Western Asiatic Mixed Stone and Glass Necklace Bead Collection
1st millennium B.C. and laterSold for (Inc. bp): £195
Comprising a quantity of small beads, in mixed shapes, colours and materials; each pierced for stringing. 88 grams total, 1-15 mm
UK gallery, early 2000s. -
Western Asiatic Faience and Carnelian Bead Designer Necklace
1st millennium B.C. and laterSold for (Inc. bp): £52
Restrung; composed of drum-shaped faience beads, Venetian decorated glass beads and polished carnelian beads of various types. 38 grams total, 88 cm long
UK gallery, early 2000s.
