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LOT 0924
Western Asiatic Stone and Other Bead Necklace String
2ND-1ST MILLENNIUM B.C. AND LATER
18 1/8 in. (20.1 grams, 46 cm long).
Restrung; composedof polished stone, shell and glass beads of various types, including a number of decoratively ribbed examples. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceUK gallery, early 2000s.
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Eastern Parthian Carnelian and Gold Bead Necklace
1st century B.C.-1st century A.D.Estimate: £1,500 - 2,000 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £750
Comprising: sheet-gold drum-shaped and octagonal-section beads with spherical pendants, graduated interstitial oval carnelian beads; restrung with modern clasp. 44 grams, 46.5 cm long
Acquired 1970s-1996. Property of a North American collector. London collection, 2016. -
Western Asiatic Mixed Stone and Other Necklace Bead Collection
1st millennium B.C. and laterSold for (Inc. bp): £156
Comprising a group of mixed beads of various forms and in a variety of mostly natural stones and materials; each pierced for stringing. 134 grams total, 5-28 mm
UK gallery, early 2000s. -
Large Western Asiatic Alabaster Cylinder Seal with Procession
Circa 3rd millennium B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £715
With frieze of advancing figures. 26.3 grams, 32 mm
Acquired 1970s-1996. Property of a North American collector, collection number 063. London collection, 2016.