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LOT 0944
Western Asiatic Mixed Bead Necklace
1ST MILLENNIUM B.C. AND LATER
11 in. (10 grams, 28 cm long).
Composed of mixed stone and shell beads of mainly disc-type, restrung. [No Reserve]
ProvenancePrivate U.K. family collection formed in the early 1970s.
The property of Mr and Mrs P. R. of East Sussex.
Thence by descent to family members.
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Western Asiatic Silver Cylinder Seal
2nd-1st millennium B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £910
Displaying an incuse frieze depicting a Master of Animals gripping bulls; accompanied by a museum-quality impression. 3.24 grams, 1.5 cm
Ex private collection, 1965-2020. -
Gemstone with Kufic Inscription in Silver Ring
19th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £195
Carnelian bezel with inscribed names of Muhammed and twelve Imams, in a later silver finger ring. 13.18 grams, 29.95 mm overall, 20.42 mm internal diameter (approximate size British U 1/2, USA 10 1/4, Europe 23.15, Japan 22)
Acquired by the vendor's father on the UK art market, before 1990. -
Fatimid Bone Cosmetic Spoon
10th-12th century A.D.Estimate: £100 - 140 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £44
Comprising an elliptical bowl with scooped recess and a tapering lentoid-section shank with leaf-shaped finial. 27.7 grams, 10.5 cm
with a London, UK gallery 1971-early 2000s.