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LOT 1191
Western Asiatic Mixed Stone Bead Necklace String
1ST MILLENNIUM B.C. AND LATER
13 3/8 in. (4.2 grams, 34 cm).
Restrung group of disc types in various shades of blue and green. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceLondon, UK, collection, 2000s.
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LOT 1191
Western Asiatic Mixed Stone Bead Necklace String
Sold for (Inc. bp): £46
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Western Asiatic Stone Cylinder Seal with Presentation Scene
2nd-1st millennium B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £520
With incuse frieze depicting a presentation scene, two profile figures in flounced robes flanking two standing figures in floor-length garments, one with leg bent and foot resting on a stool, receiving a gift of a small animal from his neighbour; fifth figure to the rear; supplied with a museum-quality impression. 12.53 grams, 23 mm
From the 'S' collection, acquired 1970-1990s. The collection was seen and studied by W.G. Lambert, late Professor of Assyriology at the University of Birmingham, 1970-1993. -
Third Dynasty of Ur Brown Stone Cylinder Seal with Worship Scene
Circa 2060-2000 B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £780
Showing two goddesses and a worshipper; accompanied by a museum quality impression and a copy of an old scholarly note by W.G. Lambert, late Professor of Assyriology, University of Birmingham, 1970-1993, which states: 'Cylinder seal of brown stone, 26 x 13 mm. Seated goddess to right, raising a hand, before her a minor goddess introducing a worshipper, both raising a hand. Crescent in sky. Third Dynasty of Ur, c. 2060-2000 B.C. Good engraving, very good condition.' 7.6 grams, 25 mm
From the private collection of a North American lady, formed 1970s-early 1990s, with collection reference no.192. Accompanied by a copy of a scholarly note, handwritten and signed by Professor Wilfrid George Lambert and an old photograph. -
Bactrian Turquoise Bead Necklace
1st millennium B.C.Estimate: £150 - 200 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £75
Restrung designer group of turquoise-coloured seed beads with fan-shaped, lentoid and other beads. 4.57 grams, 56.5 cm
Ex Jack Ogden and Faustus Gallery, Mayfair, London, UK, 1980s-1990s, and latterly a London gentleman's collection.
