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| Auction Closes At: |
11:13:01 07/14/2023 |
| Time Remaining: |
Closed |
| Lot# & Name: |
027. South Arabian Banded Agate Seal in Gold Holder |
| Estimate: |
$2,000-$3,000 |
| Current High Bid: |
$575.00 |
| Auction Closed(Final Price) |
$575.00 |
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| Category: |
Antiquities
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| Sub Category: |
Classical Antiquities - Jewelry
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| Culture or Country: |
South Arabia.
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| Period: |
Ca. 7th - 4th century B.C.
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| Size: |
7/8”L. x 5/8”W. |
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| Description: |
Carved brown and white banded agate duck weight, a characteristic shape of South Arabia, depicts a kneeling winged figure with a large-eyed calfs head. The seal has been surrounded at the bottom by a gold band with a beaded edge, the seam visible on one side, and has been pierced on top for the insertion of a solid gold wire of waisted U shape, the ends bound with thinner gold wire. Intact, exc. cond. |
| Provenance: |
NYC collection, acquired from Derek Content, London. 1980’s. |
| Shipping Fee: |
| National: |
$50.00 |
| International: |
$100.00 (This is approximate and for Postal Service. Prices may vary, especially for private carriers such as: FEDEX, UPS and BAX).
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South Arabian Banded Agate Seal in Gold Holder
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