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LOT 1185
Western Asiatic Mixed Bead Group
CIRCA 10TH CENTURY A.D. AND LATER
1/8 -1 3/8 in. (93 grams total, 3-34 mm).
Spherical, biconical, oblate, disc and other types, some from India. [31, No Reserve]
ProvenanceCollected from 1969-1999.
From the collection of the late Mr S.M., London, UK.
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Western Asiatic Graduated Gold Tubular Bead Set
2nd-1st millennium B.C.Estimate: £250 - 350 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £125
Mixed group of granulated beads with wide holes. 2.02 grams total, 4-8 mm
From a late Japanese specialist collector, 1970-2000s. -
Sassanian Carnelian Eagle Gemstone
Circa 3rd-4th century A.D.Estimate: £120 - 170 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £60
Eagle standing with wings folded, neck extended; supplied with a museum-quality impression. 0.46 grams, 10 mm
From the collection of a Swiss gentleman formed in Europe from 1970-1980s; thence by descent from the family in London. -
Western Asiatic Mixed Bead Group
1st millennium B.C. and laterSold for (Inc. bp): £111
A mix of Asian, African, faience, terracotta, stone and shell beads. 69 grams total, 2-33 mm
Acquired 1980-2015. Ex Abelita family collection.