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LOT 1418
Western Asiatic Red Glass Bead Necklace String
1ST MILLENNIUM B.C. AND LATER
15 3/8 in. (6.7 grams, 39 cm).
A designer necklace composed of small oblate beads with larger feature beads, restrung to a Y-shape with irregular feature beads. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceAcquired 1980-2015.
Ex Abelita family collection.
This lot has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database, and is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.
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Acquired 1979-1999. London collection of the late Mr S.M., thence by descent. This lot has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database, and is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato. -
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1st millennium B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £117
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Acquired 1979-1999. London collection of the late Mr S.M., thence by descent. This lot has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database, and is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato. -
Sasanian Silver Bowl with Incised Bird
3rd-7th century A.D.Estimate: £1,800 - 2,400 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £1,000
Hemispherical in section with rolled rim, incised ring below rim with ring-and-dot motifs, fluted body; central tondo with punched and later engraved wreath enclosing a perching bird. 356 grams, 16.5 cm
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