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LOT 1106
Western Asiatic Stone Bead Necklace String
1ST MILLENNIUM B.C. AND LATER
12 3/8 in. (36 grams, 31.5 cm).
Restrung group of mainly biconvex beads with teardrop dangles in carnelian, jasper and glass. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceAcquired 1980-2015.
Ex Abelita family collection.
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Azerbaijan Horse Rhyton
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Opening Bid: £500
Funicular body with a flaring neck and zoomorphic finial, with circular spout in its chest; chipped. 1.35 kg, 28 cm
Ex London, UK, gallery, 1971-early 2000s. Property of a London gentleman. -
Western Asiatic Silver Bracelet with Zoomorphic Terminals
12th-14th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £130
Penannular hoop with twist detailing and applied twisted filigree bands; transverse collar, beast-head finials with applied filigree and granule features. 86 grams, 77 mm
UK private collection before 2000. Acquired on the UK art market. Property of a London gentleman. -
Mesopotamian Black Stone Kohl Container
1st millennium B.C.Estimate: £2,500 - 3,500 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £1,250
Bifacial rectangular container with suspension loops and three tubular chambers, hatching to the edges and herringbone borders; obverse with low-relief scene of an altar and two worshippers wearing pointed caps and belted tunics; reverse with faravahar winged disc above two worshippers with arms raised flanking a bowl with raised stand. 130 grams, 72 mm
Collected from 1970-1999. From the collection of the late Mr S.M., London, UK. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate number no.12255-221936.