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LOT 0822
Western Asiatic Stone Bead Necklace
1ST MILLENNIUM B.C. AND LATER
28 3/4 in. (16.6 grams, 73 cm long).
A restrung designer necklace composed mainly of graduated pottery, glass and stone beads of various dates, types and colours, including a central piriform bead. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceAcquired 1980-2015.
Ex Abelita family collection.
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Western Asiatic Gold Earrings
2nd-3rd century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £381
A matching pair of gold earrings, each composed of a tapering penannular hoop with a pendant formed as two graduated bulbs with pyramid granule finial. 2.47 grams, 31-32 mm
Fine condition.
Acquired 1970-2010. Collection of a late Japanese gentleman. -
Western Asiatic Mixed Bead Group
Circa 1st millennium B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £124
A mixed group of glass, shell and stone beads of annular, oblate, melon, and other types. 67 grams total, 2-23 mm
Acquired 1970-2010. Collection of a late Japanese gentleman. -
Canaanite Male Statuette
2nd millennium B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £878
A copper-alloy statuette modelled in the round as a nude male figure standing facing on a rectangular base, portrayed with stylised facial features, a full beard, both arms and hands outstretched before his chest, holding a staff in his proper left hand and wearing a helmet or other headpiece. 62 grams, 76 mm high
Acquired before 1988. Ex family collection, by descent, Geneva.
Possibly a votive figure.
