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LOT 1194
Western Asiatic Mixed Bead Necklace
1ST MILLENNIUM B.C. AND LATER
15 3/8 in. (46.4 grams, 39 cm).
Restrung designer necklace of graduated tubular and other beads, in glass, carnelian and other materials. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceAcquired on the London, UK, art market in the 1990s.
Ex London, UK, gallery.
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Western Asiatic Black Stone Cylinder Seal with Presentation Scene
2nd-1st millennium B.C.Estimate: £180 - 240 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £90
Haematite seal with carved frieze of a standing supplicant offering a vessel to a seated potentate; accompanied by a museum-quality impression. 1.48 grams, 15 mm
Cotswold, UK, collection. Property of a North London, UK, gentleman. Accompanied by an old collection ticket. -
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Akkadian Cylinder Seal with Worship Scene
Late 3rd millennium B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £286
Haematite with a group of four standing figures consisting of a bearded male wearing a kilt and horned cap, crescent moon to the top; in front a male wearing long robes, hands raised in worship, behind a female in long robes and with arms crossed over chest; behind a male figure in long robes and wearing a horned cap, hand resting on shoulder of female; rectangular panel with three rows of cuneiform text. 4.32 grams, 15 mm
From an important North London collection formed in the late 1980s. From a collection acquired from various auction houses in the UK. From the estate of Mr R.W., a private Wiltshire, UK, collector; thence by descent. -
Ghaznavid Bronze Zoomorphic Ring with Annular Design
Circa 12th-13th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £156
With a keeled hoop decorated with ring-and-dot and linear designs, the shoulders formed as stylised beast heads supporting the bezel with punched ring-and-dot motifs. 9.52 grams, 26.94 mm overall, 19.21 mm internal diameter (approximate size British P, USA 7 1/2, Europe 16.23, Japan 15)
UK private collection before 2000. On the UK art market. Property of a London gentleman.
