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LOT 1199
Western Asiatic Graduated Gold Tubular Bead Set
2ND-1ST MILLENNIUM B.C.
1/8 - 3/8 in. (2.02 grams total, 4-8 mm).
Mixed group of granulated beads with wide holes. [7]
ProvenanceFrom a late Japanese specialist collector, 1970-2000s.
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LOT 1199
Western Asiatic Graduated Gold Tubular Bead Set
Estimate £250 - 350€290 - 410 (for guidance only)$340 - 470 (for guidance only)
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From the property of the late Mr SM, London, UK, 1969-1999. Accompanied by a previous catalogue information slip. -
Western Asiatic Bronze Camel with Rider in Hasanlu Style
Circa 9th-7th century B.C.Estimate: £100 - 140 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £50
Depicting a rider holding the reins of a camel, the rider featuring a large head and hands while the camel is modelled with small head and slender body and legs 13.5 grams, 40 mm
Collected from 1969-1999. From the collection of the late Mr S.M., London, UK. Accompanied by a copy of a previous catalogue information card.
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Broad shallow bowl with flat underside; small crack. 185 grams, 18 cm
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