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LOT 1892
Western Asiatic Style 'Jet' Gaming Piece Group
20TH CENTURY A.D.
2 - 2 1/2 in. (363 grams total, 49-63 mm).
Comprising: two facetted mushroom-shaped counters; two formed as stylised horse-heads; one domed with facets; possibly jet. [5, No Reserve]
ProvenanceFrom the family collection of a Hampstead gentleman; formerly acquired in the 1980s.
This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.
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Persian Fruit Wood Sherbet Spoons
Late 19th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £416
Three carved wooden spoons comprising: one with scaphoid bowl and openwork handle with tulip-shaped flowers and foliage; one with shallow scooped bowl, openwork handle with looped tendrils; one with scaphoid bowl and rectangular handle with chip-carved detailing, black and red ornament. 24 grams total, 18-21.4 cm
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Bactrian Style Lapis Lazuli Bead Necklace String
20th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £65
Group of cornerless cube and other graduated beads. 68 grams, 49.5 cm
Ex London, UK, collection, 1990s. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.
