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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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Nabataean Red Terracotta 'Eggshell' Bowl
Circa 1st century B.C.-1st century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £39
A shallow dish with a low rim and foot. 37.7 grams, 69 mm wide
From the collection of a Yorkshire, UK gentleman, items collected in the Holy Land in the 1960s. -
Western Asiatic Silver-Coloured Metal Bead Group
20th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £13
Comprising five large beads with collars and incised/punched linear decoration. 99 grams total, 51-56 mm
Ex North West London collection, 2000s. -
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South Arabian Carving of a Nude Couple in Erotic Embrace with Inscription
1st century B.C.-1st century A.D.Estimate: £4,000 - 6,000 (‡+bp*)
Opening Bid: £2,222
Modelled in the round as two figures embracing, the upper figure with a pseudo inscription to the back; mounted on a custom-made stand. 380 grams total, 13.3 cm including stand
Formerly in the collection of Mr K. Ex collection of Mr H., acquired in Switzerland in the early 2000s. Private collection, Switzerland, acquired in 2010. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by a search certificate number no.12875-241696.
