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LOT 1248
Western Asiatic Gold Recumbent Beast Bead
1ST MILLENNIUM B.C.
3/8 in (0.42 grams, 9 mm.).
Rectangular plaque with recumbent lion(?) with clusters of granulation to the flanks.
ProvenanceEx property of a late Japanese collector, 1970-2000s.
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Western Asiatic Stone Animal Amulet Group
1st millennium B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £78
Modelled in the round, including a polished hound with inlaid eyes. 53 grams total, 27-50 mm
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 Mixed Stone and Glass Necklace Bead Collection
1st millennium B.C. and laterSold for (Inc. bp): £195
Comprising a quantity of mixed beads in lapis lazuli, shell, carnelian, agate, glass, ceramic and others. 87 grams total, 3-19 mm
UK gallery, early 2000s.
There are mainly two types of beads, drawn beads (when the tubes are cut in a short segments, which are usually agitated over heat to smooth off the sharp edges) or wound beads (made by wrapping molten glass around a rock, stick or wire). Once the bead is formed, it can be further pressed or paddled into shape, placed in a mould, or decorated with other colours of glass. -
Achaemenid Bronze Bowl
5th-4th century B.C.Estimate: £180 - 240 (‡+bp*)
Opening Bid: £90
With broad flange rim, carinated profile and broad dished base. 225 grams, 15.3 cm
Private collection of Mr S.A., Switzerland, 1990s, thence by descent.
