Islamic Glass Mosaic Vessel Bead Collection > Lot No. 1325

Description:
A mixed group of glass beads, each formed as a polychrome vessel with spout and handle and polychrome eye motifs to the body, comprising: two brown with blue spouts; four blue-green with pale blue bases; two dark blue-green with red bases; one yellow with pale blue spout; one green with pale blue spout. [10]

Culture/Period:
Circa 19th-20th century AD

Measurements:
Glass, 36 grams, 18-26 mm

Size :
3/4-1"

Condition:
Very fine condition. Rare.

Provenance:
Acquired on the London art market in the 1960's.

Estimate: £800 - 1,200 (EUR 990 - 1,490; USD 1,270 - 1,900)

Auction date: Wednesday 14th March 2012 - Coins & 15-16 March 2012 - Antiquities at The Swedenborg Hall >> Coins & Antiquities

Sold for: £1,100