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LOT 1072
Western Asiatic Lapis Lazuli Necklace Bead Collection
1ST MILLENNIUM B.C. AND LATER
1/8 - 1 1/8 in. (97 grams total, 4-30 mm).
Comprising a quantity of mostly small cylindrical form beads, with some larger examples of other shapes; each pierced for stringing. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceUK gallery, early 2000s.
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LOT 1072
Western Asiatic Lapis Lazuli Necklace Bead Collection
Sold for (Inc. bp): £169
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Western Asiatic Bound Manuscript Pocket Book
18th-19th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £468
With saddle-stitched binding, manuscript blocks of Arabic-script black-ink text, small heading text; several blank pages; probably from India. 38 grams, 15 x 10.5 cm
Acquired 1970s-1996. Property of a North American collector. London collection, 2016. -
Sassanian Carnelian Stamp Seal
3rd-7th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £72
Composed of a small plano-convex body engraved with a ritualistic figure or symbol to the base; drilled for suspension. 1.19 grams, 10 mm
UK gallery, early 2000s. -
Parthian Gold Earring Pair
Circa 3rd-1st century B.C.Estimate: £700 - 900 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £375
Each composed of a hinged loop and body decorated with filigree wire and gold pellets. 8.68 grams total, 21 mm each
From a late Japanese specialist collector, 1970-2000s.