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LOT 1061
Large Western Asiatic Silver-Coloured Metal Ring with Calligraphic Intaglio
20TH CENTURY A.D.
1 3/8 in. (31.35 grams, 36.86 mm overall, 21.08 mm internal diameter (approximate size British X, USA 11 1/2, Europe 26.29, Japan 25)).
Comprising a rectangular-section hoop with fluted shoulders, supporting a large oval bezel with open base, set with a clear intaglio engraved with densely arranged calligraphic text. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceFrom the family collection of a Hampstead gentleman; formerly acquired in the 1980s.
This lot has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database, and is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.
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LOT 1061
Large Western Asiatic Silver-Coloured Metal Ring with Calligraphic Intaglio
Sold for (Inc. bp): £195
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Western Asiatic and Other Pottery Collection
3rd-1st millennium B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £59
Comprising: a shallow bowl with rolled rim; a footed chalice; a tall jar with narrow foot. 2.28 kg total, 13.5-21.5 cm
From a West Country collection, UK, 1990s. This lot has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database, and is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato. -
Luristan Bronze Arrowhead Collection
13th-6th century B.C.Estimate: £150 - 200 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £75
Comprising triangular types with thick midrib, heater-shaped, leaf-shaped, and other types. 340 grams total, 8.7-17.5 cm
Ex London art market, 1980-1990s. This lot has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database, and is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.
One category of the represented arrowheads has a sharp, flat blade, the ends of which extend to form wings or barbs, and a prominent midrib extending into a long tang that often has a stop; the blade shape varies from deltoid to more triangular. Another form has no barbs, but it has a prominent midrib extending to the tang, and a narrow leaf-shaped blade. -
Kashmir Textile
19th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £104
A tongue-shaped woven panel with elaborate floral and tendril decoration. 67 grams, 103 cm
Private collection, London. This lot has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database, and is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.
