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LOT 1267
Western Asiatic Granulated Gold Beads
2ND-1ST MILLENNIUM B.C.
1/4 in. (1.88 grams total, 7 mm each).
Each drum-shaped with filigree coil around the mounting hole and openwork granulated surface. [2]
ProvenanceFrom the property of late Mr SM, London, UK, 1969-1999.
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Sassanian Cut Glass Bottle
6th-7th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £572
With wheel-cut facets to the body, cylindrical spout reduced due to damage. 147 grams, 93 mm
From a UK collection formed from 1970-1980s. -
Western Asiatic Gold Nose-Ring with Animal-Heads
Circa 1st millennium B.C.Estimate: £300 - 400 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £167
Comprising two hooked rectangular-section arms joined by a coiled spring, each arm with a beast head with open jaws from which the spring emerges, thick granulated collar behind the heads. 3.72 grams, 25 mm
Ex property of a late Japanese collector, 1970-2000s. -
Western Asiatic Gold Double Bulb Earrings
Circa 1st millennium B.C.Estimate: £300 - 400 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £167
Matched pair of gold earrings, each formed as two bulbs with a string of granules to the waist, loop to one end to accept a wire fastener. 5.32 grams total, 31-32 mm
From a late Japanese specialist collector, 1970-2000s. Accompanied by an earlier catalogue identification card.