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LOT 0220
Western Asiatic Silver Cylinder Seal
2ND-1ST MILLENNIUM B.C.
5/8 in. (3.24 grams, 1.5 cm).
Displaying an incuse frieze depicting a Master of Animals gripping bulls; accompanied by a museum-quality impression.
ProvenanceEx private collection, 1965-2020.
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Western Asiatic Bronze Pin Collection
2nd-1st millennium B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £20
Comprising: a stud with large disc head, pierced to accept a thong or chain; ribbed head with addorsed birds, lobe pierced to accept a thong; pin-head with four radiating lobes and a fifth above, pierced at the neck. 31 grams total, 5.7-12.5 cm
English collection, early 2000s. Ex central London gallery. -
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Western Asiatic Gold and Carnelian Bead Necklace
2nd millennium B.C. and laterEstimate: £800 - 1,000 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £444
Composed of restrung graduated lozengiform, spherical and piriform carnelian beads and smaller spherical and biconical gold beads between; modern hook-and-eye clasp. 42.7 grams, 41 cm long
From the private collection of the late Mr S.M., London, UK. -
Western Asiatic Bronze Artefact Group
1st millennium A.D. and laterSold for (Inc. bp): £33
Comprising: a sheet-metal bar displaying repoussé geometric decoration; penannular bracelet with snake head terminals; fitting or mount formed as scrolling tendrils; ring with carinated hoop and geometric ornament over the body, elliptical bezel displaying an inscription. 51 grams total, 24-92 mm
UK collection, early 1990s and before. Acquired on the UK art market since the early 2000s. From a private collection, Lancashire, UK.
