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LOT 0922
Western Asiatic Mixed Stone and Other Necklace Bead Collection
1ST MILLENNIUM B.C. AND LATER
1/4 - 1 1/2 in. (186 grams total, 6-37 mm).
Comprising beads of various types and sizes, including carnelian, quartz, agate and glass examples, together with spherical, oval, facetted, coin, drum and other shapes. [74]
ProvenanceUK gallery, early 2000s.
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LOT 0922
Western Asiatic Mixed Stone and Other Necklace Bead Collection
Sold for (Inc. bp): £715
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Western Asiatic Haematite Cylinder Seal with Presentation Scene
2nd-1st millennium B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £1,040
With broad central piercing, frieze with seated king in a tiered robe facing two robed supplicants, scorpion and goat to the rear. 7.59 grams, 25 mm
Acquired 1970s-1996. Property of a North American collector, collection no.18. London collection, 2016. -
Elamite Silver-Gilt Bird Pendant Pair
3rd millennium B.C.Estimate: £300 - 400 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £150
Each composed of sheet-gold over a bituminous core, displaying two stylised addorsed birds in relief, suspension loops below feet. 5.79 grams total, 31 mm each
London, UK, gallery, 1971-early 2000s. -
Sassanian Agate Stamp Seal Collection
3rd-7th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £338
Each with pierced body; engraved to the underside with an amphora, a hare, a bird and a star. 22.1 grams total, 11-21 mm
Acquired 1970s-1996. Property of a North American collector. London collection, 2016.
