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LOT 0863
Western Asiatic Stone Bead Necklace
1ST MILLENNIUM B.C. AND LATER
21 1/2 in. (21.33 grams, 54.5 cm long).
A restrung designer necklace composed mainly of cream-white coloured glass and some stone beads of spherical, biconical, barrel-shaped and other types, including two animal head beads. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceAcquired 1980-2015.
Ex Abelita family collection.
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Western Asiatic Mixed Bead Group
Circa 1st millennium B.C.Estimate: £100 - 140 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £50
A mixed group of glass, stone and shell beads of oblate, tabular, cylindrical and other types. 88 grams total, 1-18 mm
Acquired 1970-2010. Collection of a late Japanese gentleman. -
Western Asiatic Lion Censer Lid
11th-12th century A.D.Estimate: £1,500 - 2,000 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £800
The head from a leonine censer, formed with stylised features, an ovoid face, openwork eyes, triangular nose, ears pricked forwards and decorative openwork panels to the neck; mounted on a custom-made display base. 393 grams total, 13.5 cm high including stand
French collection, 1960s-early 2000s. From an important Paris gallery, France.
Zoomorphic incense burners were popular during the Seljuk period. When complete, coal and incense could be placed inside the burner and the scented smoke would escape through the pierced areas. -
Sassanian Stamp Seal with Capricorn and Inscription
3rd-7th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £381
A plano-convex rock crystal stamp seal with oblong base, displaying a capricorn advancing left, with Pahlavi script in the field; drilled through the body for suspension; the body of the seal also engraved with circular and lozenge motifs; accompanied by a museum-quality impression. 8.46 grams, 22 mm
Fine condition.
Acquired 1980-2000s. Important collection of a London gentleman.