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LOT 1883
Western Asiatic Pale Blue Glass Calligraphic Gem
12TH-14TH CENTURY A.D.
3/8 in. (0.35 grams, 10 mm).
Plano-convex in section with incuse line of Kufic text; supplied with an impression. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceFrom the private collection of a European gentleman (1942-2024), formed since the 1970s.
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LOT 1883
Western Asiatic Pale Blue Glass Calligraphic Gem
Estimate £100 - 140€120 - 160 (for guidance only)$140 - 190 (for guidance only)
Opening Bid
£5 (EUR 6; USD 7) +BP*
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Western Asiatic Stone Animal Amulet Collection
1st millennium B.C.Estimate: £120 - 170 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £5
Including running hound, perching eagle and other types. 8.6 grams total, 12-22 mm
From the private collection of a European gentleman (1942-2024), formed since the 1970s. -
Late Umayyad Haematite Calligraphic Gemstone
Circa 750-800 A.D.Estimate: £80 - 100 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £5
Rectangular in plan with rounded ends, incuse Kufic text in two lines. 1.1 grams, 13 mm
From the private collection of a European gentleman (1942-2024), formed since the 1970s. -
Western Asiatic Stone and Glass Bead and Pendant Collection
1st millennium B.C. and laterEstimate: £40 - 60 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £5
Including biconvex, barrel-shaped, tabular and other types. 28 grams total, 7-23 mm
From the private collection of a European gentleman (1942-2024), formed since the 1970s.