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LOT 1436
Western Asiatic Rock Crystal, Glass and Stone Bead Necklace String
1ST MILLENNIUM B.C. AND LATER
14 1/2 in. (45 grams, 37 cm).
A restrung string composed of oblate, barrel-shaped and other beads with irregular clear central feature. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceEx London, UK, collection, 1990s.
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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LOT 1436
Western Asiatic Rock Crystal, Glass and Stone Bead Necklace String
Sold for (Inc. bp): £39
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Ancient Stone Bead Necklace String
1st millennium B.C. and laterSold for (Inc. bp): £72
Restrung group of graduated tubular, annular, fusiform and other beads in stone, shell, and ceramic beads. 20 grams, 50 cm
UK gallery, early 2000s. 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.
Similar beads were found in the excavations of the royal tombs of Nimrud. Thousands of beads were discovered in the sarcophagi (for example those of Nimrud’s Queens) probably originally composed as wide collars with multiple strands. -
Elamite Carnelian Necklace with Gold Tubular Pendants
Late 2nd-early 1st millennium B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £3,640
Restrung necklace of tubular carnelian beads with interstitial ribbed gold and biconvex blue glass beads, five conical gold pendants each with inset gemstone cloison. 40.93 grams, 53.3 cm long
Acquired before 1983. Ex London gallery, 1990s. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by a search certificate number no.12536-231962. 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. -
Western Asiatic Mixed Gold Bead Group
1st millennium B.C.Estimate: £350 - 450 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £190
Including oblate, barrel-shaped and other types with applied granulation. 5.21 grams total, 2-10 mm
Ex property of a late Japanese collector, 1970-2000s. 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.
