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LOT 1109
Western Asiatic Gold Openwork Bead Pendant
CIRCA 1ST MILLENNIUM B.C. AND LATER
1 3/4 in. (1.78 grams, 45 mm).
Composed of two intersecting teardrop-shaped rings with plaited borders; two blue glass bead suspended from below with a granulated collar above; the decorative suspension loop with a granulated collar and an oblate carnelian bead.
ProvenanceEx property of a late Japanese collector, 1970-2000s.
Accompanied by an old collection ticket.
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Ghaznavid Bronze Zoomorphic Ring with Annular Design
Circa 12th-13th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £156
With a keeled hoop decorated with ring-and-dot and linear designs, the shoulders formed as stylised beast heads supporting the bezel with punched ring-and-dot motifs. 9.52 grams, 26.94 mm overall, 19.21 mm internal diameter (approximate size British P, USA 7 1/2, Europe 16.23, Japan 15)
UK private collection before 2000. On the UK art market. Property of a London gentleman. -
Western Asiatic Iridescent Glass Bottle
Circa 10th-12th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £39
Square-section rectangular bottle with columnar neck, iridescent surface. 28.8 grams, 55 mm
Acquired 1980-2015. Ex Abelita family collection. -
Western Asiatic and Other Stone Bead Group
1st millennium B.C. and laterSold for (Inc. bp): £52
Including tabular, oblate, tubular, square-section and other types in lapis lazuli, carnelian, terracotta and other materials. 122 grams total, 2-21 mm
From the private collection of the late Mrs Belinda Ellison, a long time member of the Egyptian Exploration Society, c.1940-2020.
