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LOT 0854
Western Asiatic Style Giant Agate Bead
20TH CENTURY A.D. OR EARLIER
3 1/2 in. (149 grams, 90 mm).
A very large banded agate bead in the style of ancient Western Asiatic examples with symmetrical banding; drilled for suspension. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceAcquired 1969-1999.
London collection of the late Mr S.M., thence by descent.
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Western Asiatic Bifacial Carnelian Bead with Hebrew Legend
Circa late 1st millennium B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £260
A bifacial carnelian coin bead displaying etched Hebrew text within a geometric frame; drilled for suspension. 6.28 grams, 24 mm
Acquired 1969-1999. London collection of the late Mr S.M., thence by descent. -
Syro-Hittite Figurine with Animal
Circa 2nd millennium B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £1,404
An abstract terracotta figure modelled standing, carrying a small animal in its arms, possibly a kid, with a pinched head, large circular eyes, conical headpiece, discoid ear ornaments and a neck ornament. 56 grams, 12.6 cm high
Collection of a deceased London gentleman, 1979-1999, by descent. Accompanied by an original thermoluminescence analysis report no. N122e89 from Oxford Authentication. Accompanied by a previous typed and illustrated catalogue page.
The Syro-Hittite states rose to prominence in northern Syria and southern Anatolia (modern Turkey) following the collapse of the Hittite Empire, during which time many such figures were produced and widely distributed for domestic use. Such figures, later pejoratively referred to as 'idols', depicted deities carrying or standing with animals. -
Western Asiatic Four-Sided Stamp Seal
1st millennium B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £111
A small copper-alloy square-section stamp seal with suspension loop; incuse design to each face: standing winged figure; vegetation with sun-disc above; standing robed female with raised hand; stag; each face with pelletted border above an below; base with bust wearing a solar crown. 13.15 grams, 25.95 mm
Acquired 1969-1999. London collection of the late S.M., thence by descent.
