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LOT 1333
Western Asiatic Mixed Necklace Bead and Pendant Group
1ST MILLENNIUM B.C. AND LATER
1/4 - 2 1/8 in. (172 grams total, 5-53 mm).
Including fusiform, tubular, oblate and other types in various materials. [33, No Reserve]
ProvenanceFrom 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.
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Sassanian Gold Ring with Portrait Gemstone
3rd-7th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £390
Flat-section hoop with cup bezel, and lateral bulb; inset lapis lazuli cloison with intaglio female bust. 2.23 grams, 20.71 mm overall, 15.39 mm internal diameter (approximate size British H 1/2, USA 4, Europe 6.81, Japan 6)
Ex property of a late Japanese collector, 1970-2000s. -
Sassanian Red Jasper Seal with Pegasus
4th-5th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £546
Plano-convex pierced seal with advancing winged horse, Pahlavi inscription 'l'sty rast' ('just'); supplied with a museum-quality impression. 8.1 grams, 20 mm
Acquired between 1980-1983. From the 'Empire' collection, an important UK private collection of seals, collection no.16. Accompanied by a copy of a typed and signed scholarly note by A D H Bivar. -
Western Asiatic Bronze Adjustable Torc Pair
1st millennium B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £111
Comprising two heavy torcs with tapering round-section body, overlapping terminals and coiled sleeves. 530 grams total, 11.6-12.3 cm
UK private collection before 2000. On the UK art market. Property of a London gentleman.
