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LOT 0410
Sold for (Inc. bp): £5,704
WESTERN ASIATIC ROYAL 'TASHMENTUM' BEAD
10TH-6TH CENTURY BC
2" (57 grams, 52mm).
10TH-6TH CENTURY BC
2" (57 grams, 52mm).
A Neo-Babylonian large tabular layered orange and white chalcedony bead, raised centre, inscription in two lines: 'To Tashmetum, [his Lady], ...-zeru(?), royal scribe, son of Marduk-balata-ishkun(?), for his life and the well-being of his sons he gave (this eye stone)'; pierced for suspension.
PROVENANCE:
Property of a North London lady; gifted from her father's collection; formerly with a Mayfair gallery, London, UK; previously acquired in the 1980s.
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TimeLine Auctions follows a rigorous vetting process to ensure the authenticity and legality of all items, reinforcing our commitment to integrity and responsible trading. Each antiquity, antique, and coin lot undergoes thorough examination by a vetting committee of at least ten external specialists, professional trade association members, scientists, and archaeologists: Our Vetting Process
AUCTIONS:
TimeLine is a leading auction house specialising in antiquities, ancient art, collectables, natural history, coins, medals, and books. Our auctions offer museums, collectors, historians, and enthusiasts the opportunity to acquire unique and historically significant pieces.
