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LOT 1340
Western Asiatic Spool-Shaped Gold Beads
LATE 2ND-1ST MILLENNIUM B.C.
3/4 in. (1.91 grams, 19 mm).
Group of three spool-shaped elements, each pierced longitudinally and forming a spacer bead for a multi-strand necklace.
ProvenanceFrom the collection of a late Japanese gentleman, 1970s onwards.
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Bactrian Gold Pendant with Agate Bead
4th-2nd century B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £3,640
Stepped frame with bands of granulation and four small suspension loops, inset oval banded agate cabochon. 14.6 grams, 50 mm
Yvette Raoux, Paris, 1960s-1980s. Acquired by the current owner in 1989. with Christie's, Ancient Jewelry, New York, 6 December 2007, no.466. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate number no.12977-243176. -
Luristan Bronze Arrowhead Collection
13th-9th century B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £152
Comprising large triangular and leaf-shaped types with one barbed example. 225 grams total, 94 - 158 mm
Ex London art market, 1980-1990s. This lot has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database, and is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.
One series of arrowheads seem to belong to the category of lanceolate head and rounded shoulders from the category Type V, i.e. triangular arrowheads with rounded or angular midrib. Some other arrowheads seem to be a subcategory of subtype A of Khorasani but longer. -
Western Asiatic Bronze Bowl
Mid 1st millennium B.C.Estimate: £100 - 140 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £50
Broad and shallow with incised concentric rings to the inner face. 220 grams, 19 cm
Ex 1990s collection and with a central London gallery.
