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LOT 1259
Western Asiatic Mixed Bead Necklace String
1ST MILLENNIUM B.C. AND LATER
16 1/2 in. (23.9 grams, 42 cm).
Graduated group of mainly annular and tubular beads with melon bead centrepiece. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceAcquired 1980-2015.
Ex Abelita family collection.
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Western Asiatic Terracotta Idol
3rd-2nd millennium B.C.Estimate: £1,000 - 1,400 (‡+bp*)
Opening Bid: £500
Free-standing; modelled with a pinched, bird-like head and face with large applied circular eyes, two ornamental collars, stub arms and splayed foot. 43 grams, 14.1 cm high
Acquired in the 1970s. Ex European private collection. -
Western Asiatic Mixed Agate and Carnelian Bead Group
1st millennium B.C. and laterEstimate: £500 - 700 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £250
Mainly bicones, oblates, rounded and barrel shapes. 272 grams total, 7-28 mm
Acquired 1980-2015. Ex Abelita family collection. -
Western Asiatic Gold Bell-Shaped Pendant
Circa 1st millennium B.C.Estimate: £250 - 350 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £125
Hemispherical with loop to the inner face to accept a clapper. 3.85 grams, 23 mm
From a late Japanese specialist collector, 1970-2000s.
