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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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Western Asiatic Gold Double Bulb Earrings
Circa 1st millennium B.C.Estimate: £300 - 400 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £167
Matched pair of gold earrings, each formed as two bulbs with a string of granules to the waist, loop to one end to accept a wire fastener. 5.32 grams total, 31-32 mm
From a late Japanese specialist collector, 1970-2000s. Accompanied by an earlier catalogue identification card. -
Western Asiatic Stone Cylinder Seal with Advancing Bulls
Early 2nd millennium B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £2,210
With frieze depicting two bovines advancing, each with a bridle and trailing a rope, amphorae in the field; old collector's label '10100' to base; possibly unfinished as centre not pierced; supplied with a museum-quality impression. 36.6 grams, 27 mm
Private collection, London, UK; acquired prior to 2010. -
Western Asiatic Gold Bead Collection
1st millennium B.C.Estimate: £800 - 1,000 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £400
Including biconvex, granulated collar, drum-shaped and other types. 15.27 grams total, 7-13 mm
Ex property of a late Japanese collector, 1970s.
