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LOT 1210
Western Asiatic Stone Ladybird Amulet
CIRCA 1ST MILLENNIUM B.C.
3/4 in. (6.5 grams, 22 mm).
Plano-convex body with incuse pellet 'spots', incised facial and carapace details. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceUK private collection before 2000.
On the UK art market.
Property of a London gentleman.
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Seljuk Gold Pendant with Two Birds
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Opening Bid: £1,000
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UK private collection before 2000. On the UK art market. Property of a London gentleman. -
Nishapur Calligraphic Pottery Bowl
Persia, 9th-10th century A.D.Estimate: £800 - 1,000 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £267
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with a London, UK gallery 1971-early 2000s. -
Sassanian Carnelian Stamp Seal with Fish
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D-shaped seal with engraved image of a fish with fin detailing; supplied with a museum-quality impression. 2.81 grams, 17 mm
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