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LOT 1231
Western Asiatic Gold Zoomorphic Bead
CIRCA 1ST CENTURY B.C.
1/2 in. (2.85 grams, 14 mm).
Formed as a standing dog with collar to the neck, pierced longitudinally for mounting on a necklace.
ProvenanceFrom the collection of a gentleman, acquired on the London art market in the 1990s.
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Western Asiatic Gold Bead Group
7th-6th century B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £520
Mixed group beads of melon, oblate, and other types. 9.90 grams, 7-13 mm
Collected from 1969-1999. From the collection of the late Mr S.M., London, UK. -
Western Asiatic Silver Lion Bracelet Terminal Head
Late 1st millennium B.C.Estimate: £150 - 200 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £53
Stylised rectangular lion-head with pointillé texture, segmented facial features. 18.6 grams, 25 mm
with a London, UK gallery 1971-early 2000s. -
Western Asiatic Decorated Silver Pin
3rd century B.C.-2nd century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £26
With triangular body, comprising a central rosette and herringbone borders; stem of the pin at the apex, rectangular panel above and S-curved securing loop. 17.5 grams, 16 cm
UK private collection before 2000. On the UK art market. Property of a London gentleman.