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LOT 1073
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 1073
Western Asiatic Graduated Gold Tubular Bead Set
Estimate £250 - 350€290 - 410 (for guidance only)$340 - 470 (for guidance only)
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Canaanite Net Painted Jar
Bronze Age, circa 2nd millennium B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £65
Of biconvex profile formed with a rounded base and flared shoulder, everted rim; applied red-paint trellis design to the shoulder and rim. 519 grams, 14 cm wide
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.
The jar belongs to the Early Bronze Period I or II of Canaan, in red decoration with net pattern, and it is unusual having an oval cross-section. Many of these jars were found at Tell el-Far'ah. -
Western Asiatic Gold Openwork Bead Pendant
Circa 1st millennium B.C. and laterSold for (Inc. bp): £140
Composed of two intersecting teardrop-shaped rings with plaited borders; two blue glass bead suspended from below with a granulated collar above; the decorative suspension loop with a granulated collar and an oblate carnelian bead. 1.78 grams, 45 mm
Ex property of a late Japanese collector, 1970-2000s. Accompanied by an old collection ticket. -
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Western Asiatic Silver Bracelet with Lion Head Terminals Holding a Menorah
Circa 2nd-3rd century A.D.Estimate: £700 - 900 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £375
Uncleaned, composed of two decoratively twisted hoops, terminals formed as two facing lion (or lioness) heads supporting the bezel, a twisted roundel, in their mouths, central bifacial swivel plaque displaying a menorah flanked by letters 'W-T' on both faces; articulate join between hoops and animal heads. 40 grams, 73 mm wide
Acquired before 1988. From the collection of a deceased collector.
