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LOT 0826
Western Asiatic Mixed Stone and Glass Bead Necklace
1ST MILLENNIUM B.C. AND LATER
26 in. (60 grams, 66 cm long).
Composed of restrung squarish lapis beads, small carnelian rounds and oblates and some glass and other bead types. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceEx private UK collection formed in the 1980s.
Property of an East Sussex, UK, teacher.
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Western Asiatic Iridescent Glass Bead
Circa 10th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £26
Melon-shaped with hole for suspension. 1.79 grams, 26 mm
London private collection, 1979-1983. -
Western Asiatic Elaborate Gold Earring Pair
20th century A.D. or earlierSold for (Inc. bp): £702
Comprising a hollow penannular tube with domed finials, hinge and suspension bar attached; to the outer edge of the tube, nine rings each with a hollow discoid pendant; to the inner edge of the tube, a crescentic plaque set with six garnet cloisons and a heart-shaped cell with granule detail, inset cabochon garnet, supporting a sheet-gold flower. 23.7 grams total, 52-55 mm
From the collection of a North American gentleman, formed in the 1990s. -
Amlash Spouted Terracotta Vessel
1st millennium B.C.Estimate: £400 - 600 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £75
Hollow-formed oblate vessel with curved spout, loop handle and thumb-pad. 700 grams, 27 cm wide
Ex Rabi Gallery, Mayfair, London, UK. Ex private collection.