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LOT 1764
Western Asiatic Stone Bead Necklace and Earring Set
SUMERIAN, CIRCA 3,000 B.C. AND LATER
2 1/2 - 18 7/8 in. (15 grams total, 6.3-48 cm).
A matched set formed of alternating white and dark annular beads; restrung with a modern clasp and earring hooks. [3, No Reserve]
ProvenanceAcquired from Ancient Art, London, UK.
From the collection of a Nottingham, UK, collector, established from the early 2000s.
Accompanied by the original Ancient Art certificate of authenticity.
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Western Asiatic Pale Agate and Gold Bead Necklace
1st millennium B.C.Estimate: £400 - 600 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £222
Restrung group of graduated diamond-shaped beads. 42.9 grams, 50 cm
From a London gentleman's collection, 1995. -
Western Asiatic Chalcedony Cylinder Seal with Tree of Life
900-600 B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £780
With frieze of a tree flanked by winged worshippers, surmounted by faravahar symbol; accompanied by a museum-quality impression. 4.47 grams, 22 mm
UK private collection before 2000. Acquired on the UK art market. Private collection, London, UK. -
Western Asiatic Carnelian Amuletic Pendant
13th-14th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £33
Hexagonal in section, pierced longitudinally; incised hatching to two adjacent faces. 4.13 grams, 25 mm
From the collection of a gentleman, acquired on the London art market in the 1990s.
