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LOT 1992
Cylinder Seal Electrotype Group
LATE 19TH-EARLY 20TH CENTURY A.D.
1 3/8 - 1 3/4 in. (240 grams total, 34-45 mm).
Of academic interest, copper-coated lead seal impressions including presentation scenes, hunting scenes, court scenes; one with cuneiform text. [12, No Reserve]
ProvenancePossibly made by the British Museum.
From a West Country, UK, private collection.
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Renaissance Gold Ring with Table-Cut Hessonite Garnet
Western Europe, 16th century A.D.Estimate: £3,000 - 4,000 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £1,500
Tiered hoop and shoulders supporting a cup bezel with scallop detailing, inset with an octagonal cloison. 7.07 grams, 27.56 mm overall, 19.87 x 19.76 mm internal diameter (approximate size British U, USA 10, Europe 22.52, Japan 21)
Private collection, Europe. Acquired on the English art market. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by a search certificate number no.13048-248385.
Parallels for the ring type are dated 16th century. A related finger ring is also available in the British Museum collection. The chalice-shaped workmanship of the bezel betrays a strong Italian influence in the workmanship of the ring section. -
Western Asiatic Lined Calligraphic Table Cloth
20th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £338
Rectangle of crimson fabric on coarse carrier textile; dense zigzag layers of calligraphic text in various sizes. 260 grams, 77.5 x 85 cm
Private collection, UK. -
Large Cylinder Seal Electrotype Group
Late 19th-early 20th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £195
Of academic interest, copper-coated lead seal impressions including presentation scenes, court scenes, bull-headed man in a frame; some with cuneiform text. 433 grams total, 39-72 mm
Possibly made by the British Museum. From a West Country, UK, private collection.
