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LOT 0898
Western Asiatic Graduated Gold Bead Group
2ND MILLENNIUM B.C.
1/8 - 1/4 in. (2.99 grams total, 6.1-11.70 mm).
Group of three gold annular beads each with two rows of applied granules to the rim. [3]
ProvenanceFrom a late Japanese specialist collector, 1970-2000s.
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Western Asiatic Silver Magic Ring
Late 19th century A.D.Estimate: £200 - 300 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £5
Broad hoop with stamped star, crescent and other motifs; heater-shaped plaque with incised grid, each cell filled with an Arabic numeral or other symbol; chamfered transverse panel above and arcade to the rounded end. 27.54 grams, 45.36 mm overall, 20.62 mm internal diameter (approximate size British V 1/2, USA 10 3/4, Europe 24.4, Japan 23)
London, UK gallery, 1971-early 2000s. -
Bactrian Bronze Kohl Pot
1st millennium B.C.Estimate: £200 - 300 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £100
With biconvex body and tall tubular neck, integral ribbed collars; applicator in situ. 275 grams, 95 mm
Ex old English collection. London art market, pre 2000. Property of a London, UK, gentleman. -
Western Asiatic Painted Ceramic Zoomorphic Ewer
Circa 9th-12th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £351
Formed as a stylised animal with stocky waisted body formed from conjoined bulbs, long tail, flared neck developing to a spout with lugs, loop handle to the middle back and filler-hole to the rump; painted with bands of running scroll designs and bands. 537 grams, 15 cm wide
From the Steel family collection, 1950s-late 1990s.
