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LOT 0862
Achaemenid Silver Ring with Warriors
7TH-4TH CENTURY B.C.
1 in. (4.12 grams, 25.84 mm overall, 21.41 mm internal diameter (approximate size British V, USA 10 1/2, Europe 23.77, Japan 22)).
With scaphoid bezel, incuse image of an armoured warrior with shield and spear, a horseman and a hatched gate or wall.
ProvenanceAcquired 1980-2015.
Ex Abelita family collection.
Cf. Chadour, A.B., Rings. The Alice and Louis Koch Collection, volume I, Leeds, 1994, item 25, for similar type.
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Western Asiatic Silver Ring with Inscription
18th-19th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £46
Composed of a carinated hoop with geometric ornament and expanded shoulders, engraved calligraphic inscription to the rectangular bezel. 10.78 grams, 24.49 mm overall, 19.25 mm internal diameter (approximate size British S, USA 9, Europe 20, Japan 19)
From the collection of a North American gentleman, formed in the 1990s. -
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Central Asian Ceramic Bull Rhyton with Juglets
3rd century B.C.-3rd century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £3,120
Modelled with a substantial body standing on short, slender legs, crescentic horns, incised circular eyes and linear mouth, circular nostrils above serving as spouts, dewlap to chest and tail hanging between hindlegs; flared neck and strap handle to back, flanked by flasks with pierced handles; painted detailing; some restoration. 1.55 kg, 35.7 cm
Ex private American collection, kept in Switzerland, 1960s. On the UK art market, since 2005. Accompanied by an IADAA search certificate dated 8 April 2020. Accompanied by a copy of an old photograph and a description sticker with collection number '40' to verso. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate no.202211. -
Western Asiatic Gold Bead Drop Earrings
1st millennium B.C.Estimate: £600 - 800 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £300
Each composed of a slender penannular hoop with loop below and coiled wire arm suspending decorated gold, polished garnet, pearl and composition beads below; assembled from elements. 9.08 grams total, 87-88 mm
Fine condition.
Acquired 1970-2010. Collection of a late Japanese gentleman.
