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LOT 0853
Western Asiatic Mixed Agate and Carnelian Bead Group
CIRCA 1ST MILLENNIUM B.C.
1/4 - 1 1/4 in. (190 grams total, 8-31 mm).
Mainly bicones, barrels, oblates, cylinders, and other types. [107]
ProvenanceAcquired 1980-2015.
Ex Abelita family collection.
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Western Asiatic Agate and Gold Bead Necklace
1st millennium B.C.Estimate: £600 - 800 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £300
Composed of graduated mainly biconical agate beads, two pairs of collared spherical gold beads and a pair of larger spherical gold beads flanking the central feature bead; restrung with a modern hook-and-loop clasp. 50 grams, 45 cm long
Collected from 1969-1999. From the collection of the late Mr S.M., London, UK. -
Achaemenid Bronze Bowl
Circa 7th-4th century B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £117
With high tin content, the body formed with a D-section wall and rounded base. 268 grams, 17 cm wide
Acquired 1980-2015. Ex Abelita family collection. -
Western Asiatic Chalcedony Cylinder Seal
2nd-1st millennium B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £124
With carved foliage design. 3.69 grams, 23 mm
Acquired 1970s-1996. Property of a North American collector, collection no.046. London collection, 2016.