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LOT 1233
Western Asiatic Mixed Stone and Faience Bead Group
1ST MILLENNIUM B.C. AND LATER
1/8 - 1 3/8 in. (44 grams total, 2-35 mm).
Mixed shapes comprising mainly lapis lazuli beads and spacers mixed with terracotta beads from Africa. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceEx Hong Kong collection, 1980-1990.
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Western Asiatic Mixed Bead Group
1st millennium B.C. and laterSold for (Inc. bp): £111
A mix of Asian, African, faience, terracotta, stone and shell beads. 69 grams total, 2-33 mm
Acquired 1980-2015. Ex Abelita family collection. -
Bactrian Lapis Lazuli Spiral and Rock Crystal Bead Necklace
1st millennium B.C.and laterEstimate: £700 - 900 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £280
Comprising four cylindrical lapis lazuli beads carved with spiral grooves like a screw thread, interspersed with oblate rock crystal beads, ten tubular lapis lazuli beads flanking the modern clasp, restrung. 52 grams, 73.5 cm
with a London, UK gallery 1971-early 2000s. -
Western Asiatic Mixed Bead Necklace String
1st millennium B.C. and laterSold for (Inc. bp): £26
Graduated group of mainly annular and tubular beads with melon bead centrepiece. 23.9 grams, 42 cm
Acquired 1980-2015. Ex Abelita family collection.
