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LOT 1256
Western Asiatic Mixed Glass Bead Necklace
1ST MILLENNIUM A.D. AND LATER
16 in. (20.7 grams, 40.5 cm).
Restrung with graduated oblate and tubular beads. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceAcquired on the London, UK, art market in the 1990s.
Ex London, UK, gallery.
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Western Asiatic Stone Amulet Group
1st millennium B.C. and laterSold for (Inc. bp): £7
Comprising a resting lion pierced at the midriff and a rectangular plaque with incised grid markings. 13.3 grams total, 22-36 mm
From a collection acquired on the UK art market from various auction houses and collections mostly before 2000. From an important Cambridgeshire estate; thence by descent. -
Luristan Bronze Dagger Blade
13th-7th century B.CSold for (Inc. bp): £98
Comprising a slender blade with a raised midrib extending towards the short tang. 147 grams, 27.7 cm
Property of an Essex, UK, gentleman. -
Chalcedony Stamp Seal with Gryphon
Neo Babylonian, 8th-6th century B.C. and laterSold for (Inc. bp): £286
Trapezoidal rock crystal seal pierced at the apex, with re-engraved intaglio advancing winged gryphon; supplied with a museum-quality impression. 7.3 grams, 21 mm
From the property of late Mr SM, London, UK, 1969-1999.
