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LOT 1167
Western Asiatic Veined Stone Macehead
2ND-1ST MILLENNIUM B.C.
2 3/4 in. (328 grams, 69 mm).
Donut-shaped and drilled vertically to accommodate a wooden shaft.
ProvenanceEx London, UK, gentleman's collection, 1990s.
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Mesopotamian Amethyst and Gold Bead Necklace
1st millennium B.C.Estimate: £2,500 - 3,500 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £1,250
Restrung group of spherical amethyst beads with gold tubular and pomegranate beads, centrepiece a square-section hatched gold bar with ribbed bulb finials. 37 grams, 58 cm
Collected from 1970-1999. From the collection of the late Mr S.M., London, UK. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by a search certificate number no.12269-221973. -
Western Asiatic Bronze Ring with Calligraphic Inscription
Circa 15th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £20
Comprising a narrow hoop with bulb to the underside, discoid bezel with calligraphic nastaliq-script legend; possibly Timurid period. 6.21 grams, 22.86 mm overall, 16.99 mm internal diameter (approximate size British O, USA 7, Europe 14.98, Japan 14)
Private collection formed since the 1940s. UK art market. Property of an Essex, UK, gentleman. -
Ottoman Stamp Seal Group
17th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £312
Including discoid, octagonal and arabesque types with calligraphic text. 16.5 grams total, 22-23 mm
From the collection of a gentleman, acquired on the London art market in the 1990s.
