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LOT 0943
Western Asiatic Gold Pendant
1ST MILLENNIUM B.C.
5/8 in. (2.22 grams, 15 mm).
A gold pendant composed of a tubular body wrapped around a banded agate or other stone tubular bead, three projections below with conical tops, granulated lozenge to one face enclosing a central dome; ribbed suspension loop.
ProvenanceAcquired 1980-2015.
Ex Abelita family collection.
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Achaemenid Silver Ring with Warriors
7th-4th century B.C.Estimate: £200 - 300 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £110
A silver finger ring with scaphoid bezel, incuse image of an armoured warrior with shield and spear, a horseman and a hatched gate or wall. 4.12 grams, 25.84 mm overall, 21.41 mm internal diameter (approximate size British V, USA 10 1/2, Europe 23.77, Japan 22)
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Western Asiatic Sword with Blood Channel
Early 1st millennium B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £416
A substantial bronze leaf-shaped blade with raised midrib extending to a short tang, ribbed fullers with curved ends extending to the shoulders. 303 grams, 35 cm
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Nabataean Painted Jug
1st century B.C.-1st century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £520
A small terracotta jug with strap handle above the shoulder, painted frond patterns to the body, shoulder and neck. 76 grams, 12.4 cm high
From an important collection of Holy Land pottery formed pre 1988, thence by descent.
