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LOT 1713
Western Asiatic Spherical Gold Bead
1ST MILLENNIUM B.C.
3/8 in. (0.79 grams, 8 mm).
Comprising a central sphere with a raised circumferential collar and a collar at each end composed of small spheres. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceFrom the collection of a late Japanese gentleman, 1970s onwards.
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LOT 1713
Western Asiatic Spherical Gold Bead
Estimate £60 - 80€70 - 93 (for guidance only)$81 - 108 (for guidance only)
Opening Bid
£5 (EUR 6; USD 7) +BP*
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Opening Bid: £650
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Private collection, acquired in the late 1980s-early 1990s; thence by descent. -
Western Asiatic Painted Terracotta Vessel Group
Circa 3rd-2nd millennium B.C.Estimate: £60 - 80 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £5
Comprising: a squat jar with a lattice pattern to the shoulder; a squat cup with a basal ring; a bowl with painted geometric motifs. 470 grams total, 9.5-11.1 cm
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Western Asiatic and Other Pale Blue Stone and Glass Bead Necklace String
1st millennium B.C. and laterEstimate: £50 - 70 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £5
Composed of graduated mixed beads, including a leaf-shaped bead, restrung. 53.4 grams, 37.5 cm
Ex London, UK, collection, 1990s.
