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LOT 1151
Western Asiatic Turquoise Inlaid Gold Stud
1ST MILLENNIUM B.C.
1/2 in. (1.38 grams, 12 mm).
Discoid stud with low sidewall, two loops to underside, three cabochons to the upper face with interstitial cloisons.
ProvenanceFrom the collection of a late Japanese gentleman, 1970s onwards.
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Western Asiatic Mould-Blown Glass Perfume Bottle
9th-10th century A.D.Estimate: £100 - 140 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £40
In iridescent glass with squat body and hexagonal-section mouth; facetted body with impressed ring detailing. 13.2 grams, 33 mm
Ex collection of the late Mr S. M., London, UK, 1970-1990s. This lot has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database, and is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato. -
Western Asiatic Gold and Other Bead Necklace
1st millennium B.C.Estimate: £1,500 - 2,000 (‡+bp*)
Opening Bid: £750
Restrung designer necklace of three strands connected by a median vertical column; comprising mainly gold tubular beads with ribbing to the outer face, polyhedral carnelian beads, irregular green glass beads, square-section lapis lazuli beads and other types; the lower node a larger polyhedral lapis lazuli bead with a loop of barrel-shaped gold beads and other types. 78 grams, 57 cm
Acquired in the 1980s. Private collection, Switzerland, thence by descent. Private collection, since the late 1990s. -
Western Asiatic Terracotta Vessel with Lion-Head with Glass Eyes
8th-9th century A.D.Estimate: £600 - 800 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £300
With biconical profile and flared foot, cable-twist strap handle, applied raised band to the shoulder and neck; discoid feline head with filler hole and spout, inset turquoise-coloured scaphoid eyes. 739 grams, 19.7 cm
UK collection, 1990s. Acquired on the UK art market, before 2000. Private collection, Mr M.V., a London-based businessman.
