Western Asiatic Royal 'Tashmentum' Bead

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.

CONDITION

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LOT 0410

Western Asiatic Royal 'Tashmentum' Bead

Sold for (Inc. bp): £5,704

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