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LOT 0933
Western Asiatic Idol Collection
1ST MILLENNIUM B.C.
2 - 3 1/8 in. (115 grams total, 50-80 mm).
A group of ceramic idols of anthropomorphic form, stylised incised detailing to the faces and garments. [4]
ProvenanceAcquired early 1990s.
Ex private American collection; thence by descent.
Private collection since 1998.
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Western Asiatic Necklace String
1st millennium B.C.Estimate: £100 - 140 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £50
A group of black and white jasper cylindrical beads with irregular quartz discs and a large oval-shaped white jasper bead with double collar at either end, restrung on a string. 36.86 grams, 24 cm
Fine condition.
Acquired before 1990. Central London gallery. Private collection of a North West London lady. -
Western Asiatic Mixed Bead Group
Circa 1st millennium B.C.Estimate: £100 - 140 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £50
A mixed group of glass, stone and shell beads of oblate, tabular, cylindrical and other types. 88 grams total, 1-18 mm
Acquired 1970-2010. Collection of a late Japanese gentleman. -
Large Western Asiatic Chalcedony Gaming Piece
1st century B.C.-2nd century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £85
A conoid calcedony gaming piece. 60 grams, 37 mm
Acquired 1969-1999. London collection of the late Mr S.M., thence by descent.
