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LOT 1209
Western Asiatic Granulated Gold Bead Group
2ND-1ST MILLENNIUM B.C.
1/8 - 1/4 in. (3.16 grams total, 4-7 mm).
Comprising annular collars of various types. [8]
ProvenanceCollected from 1970-1999.
From the collection of the late Mr S.M., London, UK.
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Akkadian Marble Cylinder Seal with Contest Scene
2nd millennium B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £104
With incuse frieze depicting a male figure holding a sceptre between two rampant stags; behind, a second pair of rampant beasts (probably lions) fighting; supplied with a museum-quality impression. 16.7 grams, 28 mm
UK private collection before 2000. Acquired on the UK art market. Property of a London gentleman. -
Luristan Bronze Peacock Pendant
13th-7th century B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £46
Modelled in the round with hollow to the underside, long neck with collar and loop to the rear. 25.5 grams, 59 mm
From a North Yorkshire, UK, private collection. Acquired from Adam Partridge Auctioneers, Macclesfield, UK. Property of Mr A.B., an American collector. -
Western Asiatic Schist Mortar and Pestle
1st millennium B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £156
Drum-shaped mortar with chipped rim; pestle with ribbed grip. 2.06 kg total, 10.5-19 cm
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.
