Mixed group of silver-coloured metal figures including standing nimbate Buddha and other types. 78 grams total, 25-34 mm
Property of a South West London gentleman.
Comprising trefoil domes adorned with filigree flowers each with four petals, central jewelled setting, surrounded by a further ten jewelled settings, repaired hook to reverse. 5.51 grams, 28 mm
Previously acquired in 1989.
UK gallery, early 2000s.
Old accession number inked to verso: '89.522'.
Cf. Bailey, G., Buttons & Fasteners 500BC-AD1840, Witham, 2004, item 2.40, for type; Read, B., Hooked-Clasps and Eyes, Langport, 2008, for discussion.
Mixed group of silver-coloured metal pendants with high-relief motifs including Ganesha, opposed birds and other items. 30 grams total, 25-40 mm
Property of a South West London gentleman.
Three bifacial manuscript pages, each with recto with multiple lines of text, verso with watercolour scene with panel of text above and below, including children being instructed in martial arts in a courtyard, riders playing Chovgan, and a warrior wearing a lion skin attacking a demon in a cave, whilst his horse looks on from above. 5 grams, 14.8 x 10.3 cmFine condition.
Acquired on the UK art market, 1980s-1990s.
The Woodbridge collection of Indo-Persian art.
Mixed group of silver-coloured metal pendants comprising: lion-mask with radiating leaves, domed plaque with repoussé foliage, T-shaped panel with birds in a landscape. 82 grams total, 51-69 mm
Property of a South West London gentleman.
With two servants bringing lidded chafing dishes of food to the crouching male wearing a helmet and cuirass with a shield at his feet; below, an attendant in helmet and riding coat holds the reins of the horse; panels of nastaliq text above and below; mounted in a glazed wooden frame. 1.16 kg, 47.5 x 32.3 cmVery fine condition.
Acquired on the UK art market, 1980s-1990s.
The Woodbridge collection of Indo-Persian art.
A Western Asiatic style footed beaker with carinated profile, six small rodents to the rim; after the antique. 242 grams, 13 cm high
Ex London art market.
Property of a North London, UK, gentleman.
Four bifacial manuscript pages, each with multiple lines of text to recto and a painting between panels of text to the verso, including animal and figural scenes in architectural and landscape settings. 5 grams total, 15 x 10 cmFine condition.
Acquired on the UK art market, 1980s-1990s.
The Woodbridge collection of Indo-Persian art.
Mixed group including domed, milled and other types. 129 grams total, 13-25 mm
Found Hertfordshire, UK.
Matched pair of silver-coloured metal pendants on trichinopoly chains; the pendants each a spherical chamber with separate lid flanked by two square-section turrets with the chains attached. 196 grams total, 80 cm long each
Property of a South West London gentleman.
Comprising two statuettes depicting Minerva and an armoured soldier holding an shield, and a medieval style ring. 311 grams total, 2.5-12.5 cm
Acquired on the UK art market.
Property of a Shropshire private collector.
Mixed group of silver-coloured metal finger rings each with a coral-coloured insert, and one with a turquoise insert. 86 grams total, 26-36 mm
Property of a South West London gentleman.