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LOT 1212
Western Asiatic Polished Stone Macehead
3RD-2ND MILLENNIUM B.C.
3 in. (488 grams, 75 mm).
Piriform in profile with broad shoulder, socket expanding towards the narrower end.
ProvenanceFrom the collection of North West London, UK, gentleman, early 2000s.
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An Exceptional Western Asiatic Banded Agate Bead
2nd-1st millennium B.C.Estimate: £2,500 - 3,500 (‡+bp*)
Opening Bid: £1,350
Discoid in plan and pierced transversely with later D-shaped gold caps to each end; mounted on a custom-made stand. 88 grams total, 84 mm wide including stand
Private collection, acquired on the UK art market, 2000. Private collection, Switzerland. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by a search certificate number no.12877-241681. -
Bactrian Lapis Lazuli Snake Pin-Head and Encrusted Bead
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with Gallery Rosen Ancient Art, Tel Aviv, 1968. Ex London, UK gallery, 1971-early 2000s. Accompanied by a copy of the original 1968 invoice.
