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LOT 1388
Western Asiatic Stone Mouflon Bead
1ST MILLENNIUM B.C.
1 1/8 in. (13.5 grams, 30 mm).
Carved in the round with vertical suspention hole at the shoulders, curled lateral horns.
ProvenanceAcquired on the UK art market.
Private collection, England.
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Mesopotamian Stone Lion-Headed Terminal
2nd-1st millennium B.C.Estimate: £400 - 600 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £200
Carved in the round with a mounting slot beneath the chin, deep sockets at the eyes to accept inlay. 79 grams, 51 mm
UK private collection before 2000. Acquired on the UK art market. Private collection, London, UK. -
Bactrian Stamp Seal Collection with Standing Ibex
3rd-2nd millennium B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £65
Comprising a domed body, underside with engraved horned animal among foliage; pierced longitudinally; accompanied with slip reading 'Bertolami Fine Arts: Oxus, sigillo in giadeite con stambecco, BFA, E74, Lot 373'. 9.27 grams, 24 mm
with Bertolami Fine Arts, Auction E74, no.373. Private collection, Europe. -
Large Bactrian Mixed Agate Bead Group
Circa 1st millennium B.C.-early 1st millennium A.D. and laterEstimate: £500 - 700 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £250
Comprising of spherical and other beads including two with incised decoration, one not pierced. 118 grams total, 15-24 mm
Acquired on the UK art market. Private collection, England.
