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LOT 0275
Western Asiatic Mixed Gold Bead Collection
1ST MILLENNIUM B.C. AND LATER
1/8 in. (20.24 grams total, 2-8 mm).
Group of beads of tubular, spherical, biconvex and other types. [Over 250]
ProvenanceFrom a late Japanese specialist collector, 1970-2000s.
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Large Bactrian Stone Stamp Seal with Bird
Circa 2500-2000 B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £650
Carved stone seal formed as a bird with the head reversed, with drilled eyes and feather detailing to the wings, underside with incuse bird-in-flight motif; neck pierced for suspension. 67 grams, 60 mm
Collected from 1969-1999. From the collection of the late Mr S.M., London, UK. -
Western Asiatic Bronze Leaping Horned and Winged Lion
Mid 1st millennium B.C.Estimate: £200 - 300 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £111
With small wings and curved horns; possibly Kushan. 160 grams, 11.8 cm
Fair condition, one wing chipped.
London collection since the 1980s. Property of a Canadian family. -
Western Asiatic Painted Ceramic Zoomorphic Jug
Circa 9th-12th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £468
Formed as a stylised animal with stocky body, stub tail, thick neck developing to a pinched spout, loop handle to the shoulder; painted with bands of geometric designs, reserved rosettes, pointillé bands, etc. 321 grams, 14 cm high
From the Steel family collection, 1950s-late 1990s.
