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LOT 1253
Western Asiatic Stone Jeweller's Mould Group
1ST MILLENNIUM A.D.
1 1/8 - 1 3/4 in. (59 grams total, 29-44 mm).
Comprising: bifacial soapstone block fragment with incised roundel of a nimbate head with pouring channel, vent and locating hole, reverse similar with roundel of two opposed figures with fronds between, both faces with portions of other designs; larger rectangular block with pouting channel vent and two locating holes, roundel with rosette design. [2]
ProvenanceFrom the collection of a gentleman, acquired on the London art market in the 1990s.
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LOT 1253
Western Asiatic Stone Jeweller's Mould Group
Estimate £250 - 350€290 - 410 (for guidance only)$340 - 470 (for guidance only)
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Western Asiatic Carnelian, Agate and Silver Bead Necklace String
1st millennium B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £221
Composed of oval beads interspersed with shorter oval beads, two pairs of silver oval beads to the centre with a conical feature bead; restrung. 45 grams, 50 cm
From the collection of a gentleman, acquired on the London art market in the 1990s. -
Western Asiatic Terracotta Idol
2250-2000 B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £468
Modelled with a pinched, bird-like head and face with large circular eyes, two applied ornamental collars, stub arms and splayed foot. 41 grams, 13.5 cm
with Geneve Enchere, December 2017, no.790. Private collection, Europe. -
Western Asiatic and Other Terracotta Idol Fragment Group
2nd-1st millennium B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £286
Including anthropomorphic figures, heads and other items, some on display bases. 507 grams total, 45-98 mm
From a collection acquired on the UK art market from various auction houses and collections mostly before 2000. From an important Cambridgeshire estate; thence by descent.
