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Sale 86
The Manuscripts, Collectibles & Space Auction
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Lot 1473 |
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A 2-piece lot of Ancient Weapons. 1) A large Greek lead bullet, ca. 4th-3rd century BC, for use in a sling; bearing the name ΞENOΦΩN in unusually large and precise script. Fine patina. Measures: 5 X 2.5 cm.
Ex the Collection of Major General Cornelius Mann, Shooters Hill, England, ca. 1830-1850's.
2) A heavy, Sumerian mottled beige and white marble pear-shaped mace head, Uruk, Jemdet Nasr Period, ca. 3500-3000 BC the lightly polished surface bearing three projecting oval bosses, the narrow shaft hole lengthwise. Measures: 7.5 X 6 cm.
Ex Bedelle Collection Boston 1970's.
Estimated Value $200 - 250.
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$960 |
Lot 1474 |
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Indian Enameled Gold Bangle Bracelet, ca. 19th Century AD. An extremely fine Indian enameled gold bracelet, Jaipur. Decorated, gold and ruby screw, clasp with two parrots that have facing bodies, heads looking back. The rest of the bracelet is meticulously embellished with feathers, vines and leaves encrusted with intricately shaped and faceted diamonds on the outside. The interior is decorated with birds, flowers, and leaves. The details are enameled in brilliant emerald green, ruby red, white, and other colors. Completely intact and free of any blemishes or repairs. Measures: 7.5 cm diameter; Weighs: 73.6 gms.
Estimated Value $4,000 - 5,000.
Ex Sotheby's, New York (6 October 1990), Lot 413.
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$6,300 |
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