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LOT 0917
Amlash Decorated Bronze Ring
1ST MILLENNIUM B.C.
1 1/8 in. (12.66 grams, 28.14 mm overall, 19.69 mm internal diameter (approximate size British N 1/2, USA 6 3/4, Europe 14.35, Japan 13)).
Featuring a large discoid bezel displaying concentric roundels of pellets, supported by a gently carinated hoop. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceEx private collection, 1980s.
Acquired on the UK art market in the 1990s.
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Judaean Four Shekel Stone Weight
1st millennium B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £1,300
Of globular form with domed upper face bearing incised characters and a flat base; likely limestone. 44.7 grams, 33 mm
Gabby family collection since the late 1960s; thence by descent. -
Central Asian Silver-Gilt Zoomorphic Belt Plaque with Attack Scene
2nd-1st century B.C.Estimate: £7,000 - 9,000 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £3,500
Comprising an openwork design displaying a feline attacking a horse within an ovolo border; the feline pouncing on the horse's back with its jaws sunk into its neck, bringing the horse to the ground; a tang to forward edge. 48 grams, 6.6 cm
Ex Soufi family collection, circa 1950. with Christie's, London, 13 October 2008, lot 32. Accompanied by an academic report by Dr Raffaele D’Amato. Accompanied by a copy of the relevant Christie's catalogue page. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate number no.11746-202177.
The nomadic style was expressed in the openwork and embossed bronze plates that served as belt buckles and plaques. The 'Ordos bronzes' furthermore consisted mostly of decorative plaques which were sewn onto garments and horses' bridles, the favourite motif being animal combat. -
Amlash Bronze Ring Collection
1st millennium B.C.Estimate: £2,000 - 3,000 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £833
Mainly with ribbed hoop, disc bezel and radiating spokes with pellets. 355 grams total, 23-28 mm
with a London, UK gallery 1971-early 2000s. Private collection, London.
