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LOT 1236
Western Asiatic Silver and Bronze Ring Collection
2ND CENTURY B.C.-1ST CENTURY A.D.
7/8 in. (20 grams total, 21-24 mm).
Including one with scaphoid bezel and intaglio figure, one with voided cross, and other types. [4, No Reserve]
ProvenanceUK private collection before 2000.
UK art market.
Property of a London gentleman.
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Sassanian Carnelian Eagle Gemstone
Circa 3rd-4th century A.D.Estimate: £120 - 170 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £60
Eagle standing with wings folded, neck extended; supplied with a museum-quality impression. 0.46 grams, 10 mm
From the collection of a Swiss gentleman formed in Europe from 1970-1980s; thence by descent from the family in London. -
Western Asiatic Terracotta Flask with Star Design
1st millennium B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £117
Of lentoid form with u-section medial channel incorporating three suspension lugs, short spout with rounded rim, central raised ring to the upper face decorated with a stylised star, the body with concentric roundels. 1.4 kg, 26 cm wide
Acquired 1980-2015. Ex Abelita family collection. -
Western Asiatic Mixed Bead Necklace String
1st millennium B.C. and laterSold for (Inc. bp): £39
Graduated group of oblate, cuboid, annular and other beads with barrel-shaped centrepiece. 46 grams total, 51 cm long
Acquired 1980-2015. Ex Abelita family collection.