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LOT 1100
Western Asiatic Mixed Bead Necklace String
1ST MILLENNIUM B.C. AND LATER
13 1/4 in. (26 grams, 33.5 cm).
Graduated group of tubular, annular, biconvex and other beads with fusiform bead centrepiece. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceAcquired 1980-2015.
Ex Abelita family collection.
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Heavy Sassanian Silver Bowl
5th-7th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £3,640
A high quality bowl raised from a single sheet with round base and an inverted rim. 370 grams, 15.5 cm
Ex London, UK, gallery, 1971-early 2000s. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate no.12066-214195. -
Sassanian Engraved Silver Bowl
3rd-7th century A.D.Estimate: £500 - 700 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £250
Ellipsoid in plan with rounded underside and inturned rim; inner face with central image of a peacock executed in tremolier technique. 160 grams, 15 cm
Acquired 1980-2015. Ex Abelita family collection. -
Western Asiatic Garnet-Set Gold Element
Circa 12th-13th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £468
Of square form, the central stone flanked by teardrop-shaped stone at each corner, with round stones to interstices, all with raised settings with braided borders; the reverse with two rows of pierced spheres, each end with an applied sphere. 4.06 grams, 24.66 mm
From a private family collection formed in the 1970s.
