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LOT 1268
Western Asiatic Mould Blown Glass Flask
10TH-12TH CENTURY A.D.
2 3/8 IN. (27.8 grams, 61 mm).
With barrel-shaped body and flat shoulder, running spiral design between vertical slashes.
ProvenanceFrom a London, UK, collection, 1990s.
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Western Asiatic Bronze Standing Idol
Early 1st millennium B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £2,340
Modelled standing erect with the arms bent forwards, head tilted upwards, with incised lines for the belt; the head pear-shaped with square chin; mounted on a custom-made stand. 58.6 grams, 10 cm including stand
From 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. -
Mesopotamian Amethyst and Gold Bead Necklace
1st millennium B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £2,600
Restrung group of spherical amethyst beads with gold-clad tubular and pomegranate beads, centrepiece a square-section hatched gold bar with ribbed bulb finials. 37 grams, 58 cm
Collected from 1970-1999. From the collection of the late Mr S.M., London, UK. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by a search certificate number no.12269-221973. -
Mixed Ancient Necklace Bead Group
1st millennium B.C. and laterSold for (Inc. bp): £416
Comprising a quantity of beads in lapis lazuli, glass and faience, including some long tubular beads and a shell bead. 58 grams total, 1-30 mm
From a bead collection formed in the 1990s.
