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LOT 1201
Western Asiatic Lapis Lazuli and Carnelian Bead Necklace
1ST MILLENNIUM B.C. AND LATER
26 3/4 in. (52.2 grams, 68 cm).
A restrung designer necklace composed of cylindrical lapis lazuli beads and seven large orange carnelian beads with extended collars, rock crystal spacer beads in between.
ProvenanceEx French gallery, 1970-1990.
Paris collection, France.
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LOT 1201
Western Asiatic Lapis Lazuli and Carnelian Bead Necklace
Sold for (Inc. bp): £468
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Gold Ring with Sassanian Dragon Gemstone
7th-10th century A.D. and earlierSold for (Inc. bp): £4,160
Substantial ring with D-section hoop, tiered bezel with inset 4th-5th century A.D. carnelian gemstone, intaglio of a gryphon in flight. 15.87 grams, 33.98 mm overall, 18.34 mm internal diameter (approximate size British Q 1/2, USA 8 1/4, Europe 18.12, Japan 17)
Acquired from a New York private collection, in the early 1990s. Accompanied by a copy of a previous illustrated catalogue information page. -
Western Asiatic Terracotta Storage Vessel
Early Bronze Age, 3rd-2nd millennium B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £46
Barrel-shaped with slightly flared base, rounded rim, row of projecting lugs to the shoulder. 1.1 kg, 16.5 cm high
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. -
Western Asiatic Terracotta Chalice
1st millennium B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £117
With bell-shaped carinated bowl, short stem and stepped flared base; running scroll decoration to the shoulder and body. 530 grams, 13.5 cm
Ex London, UK, gallery, 1980s. From a UK private collection.
