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LOT 1703
Western Asiatic Stone Amulet and Bead Collection
2ND-1ST MILLENNIUM B.C.
5/8 - 1 in. (33.39 grams total, 15.89-25.69 mm).
A mixed group including: two barrel-shaped with etched decoration, one seashell-shaped, one mother-of-pearl pendant shaped as a fish, another fish-shaped pendant in stone, and others. [14, No Reserve]
ProvenanceFrom the private collection of a European gentleman (1942-2024), formed since the 1970s.
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LOT 1703
Western Asiatic Stone Amulet and Bead Collection
Sold for (Inc. bp): £286
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Western Asiatic Bronze Beast Head Finial
1st millennium B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £26
Modelled with triangular pulled-back ears and a narrow muzzle; accompanied by a display stand. 1.39 grams, 30.6 mm
From the private collection of a European gentleman (1942-2024), formed since the 1970s. -
Western Asiatic Engraved Calligraphic Stamp Seal Group
Late 19th-20th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £59
Comprising: a chess piece silver seal matrix, the lower rim set with turquoise coloured glass cabochon indicating the direction of the seal, set with a dark carnelian intaglio engraved with a calligraphic inscription; a bronze seal bead with three faces, two with an inscription, and one showing a bird with open wings standing on a branch; supplied with a museum-quality impression. 10.82 grams total, 13-25 mm
Acquired in the late 1980s-early 1990s. Private collection, London. -
Western Asiatic Engraved Carnelian Calligraphic Intaglio
Late 19th-20th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £59
Oval intaglio with an inscription on a floral field; supplied with a museum-quality impression. 2.14 grams, 21 mm
Acquired in the late 1980s-early 1990s. Private collection, London.
