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LOT 1298
Western Asiatic Silver Signet Ring with Gryphon
3RD-2ND CENTURY B.C.
3/4 in. (5.42 grams, 21.89 mm overall, 17.64 mm internal diameter (approximate size British K 1/2, USA 5 1/2, Europe 10.58, Japan 10)).
Barrel-shaped hoop with ellipsoid bezel, incuse gryphon standing in profile; Eastern Greek. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceUK private collection before 2000.
Acquired on the UK art market.
Property of a London gentleman.
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Western Asiatic Gold Pendant with Turquoise
2nd century B.C.-1st century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £104
With turquoise cabochon, suspension loop. 0.15 grams, 8 mm
From a late Japanese specialist collector, 1970-2000s. -
Western Asiatic Carnelian Bead Necklace String
1st millennium B.C. and laterSold for (Inc. bp): £65
Restrung group of mainly annular beads with a teardrop dangle centrepiece. 8.52 grams, 39.5 cm
Acquired 1980-2015. Ex Abelita family collection. -
Western Asiatic Mixed Stone and Glass Necklace Bead Collection
1st millennium B.C. and laterSold for (Inc. bp): £130
Comprising a large quantity of variously shaped beads in lapis lazuli, red jasper, rock crystal, glass and other materials. 78.4 grams total, 2-14 mm
UK gallery, early 2000s.
Glass is the premier bead material. Invented in the Middle East around 2500 B. C., glass making spread slowly. There are mainly two types of beads, drawn beads (when the tubes are cut in a short segments, which are usually agitated over heat to smooth off the sharp edges) or wound beads (made by wrapping molten glass around a rock, stick or wire. Once the bead is built up, it can be further pressed or paddled into shape, placed in a mould, or decorated with other colours of glass.
