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LOT 1361
Western Asiatic Mixed Gold Bead Group
1ST MILLENNIUM B.C.
1/8 - 3/8 in. (4.99 grams total, 2-9 mm).
Including oblate, barrel-shaped and other types. [20]
ProvenanceEx property of a late Japanese collector, 1970-2000s.
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LOT 1361
Western Asiatic Mixed Gold Bead Group
Estimate £400 - 600€460 - 700 (for guidance only)$540 - 810 (for guidance only)
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Anatolian Stone Stamp Seal
8th-7th century B.C.Estimate: £350 - 450 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £190
Triangular in section with three figural scenes: (A) two serpents, opposed; (B) bird with wings spread; (C) regardant quadruped with tail raised; pierced longitudinally; supplied with a museum-quality impression. 5.3 grams, 24 mm.
Ex S. collection, London, UK, 1980s-2000s. Accompanied by a previous illustrated catalogue slip. -
Sumerian Alabaster Head
3rd-2nd millennium B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £390
Exquisitely carved in a naturalistic manner with sculpted nose and ears, rounded cheeks, forehead and chin; hollowed eyes probably to accept inserts, delicate incisions enhancing the facial features and adding wrinkles to the face; a hollowed tubular shaft to the base of the head. 17.14 grams, 31 mm
From a major London, UK, collection of Mr S.M., formed from 1970-1999. Accompanied by a previous typed cataloguing card. -
Western Asiatic Gold and Garnet Pendant
1st millennium B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £124
Discoid in plan with central cell and inset garnet cabochon, two mounting tubes to reverse. 0.38 grams, 9 mm
Ex property of a late Japanese collector, 1970-2000s.
