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LOT 1173
Mughal Jade Archer's Ring with Diamond, Rubies and Emeralds
18TH-19TH CENTURY A.D.
1 3/4 in. (15.5 grams, 44.55 mm overall, 21.86 mm internal diameter (approximate size British Z, USA 12 1/2, Europe 28.77, Japan 27).).
Carved in mottled pale grey jade with radiating lotus leaves around the central hole, applied gold wire hoop and tendril detailing with two emeralds and six cabochon rubies inset, the central flower with inset teardrop facetted diamond; with a thin crack to the back of the hoop.
ProvenanceFormerly in the family collection of a Hampstead gentleman, from the 1980s.
Acquired in TimeLine Auctions sale 119, lot 2518.
Property of a Kent collector.
See Mohamed, B., The Arts of the Muslim Knight, Milan, 2008, nos.381-385, for similar examples.
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LOT 1173
Mughal Jade Archer's Ring with Diamond, Rubies and Emeralds
Sold for (Inc. bp): £390
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Luristan Bronze Short Sword
Circa 1000 B.C.Estimate: £400 - 600 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £210
The blade with a tapering profile, triangular in overall form, with square shoulders, penannular guard with strong midrib, flanged hilt with crenellated grip, widening slightly into a fan-shaped pommel; tip repaired. 383 grams, 44 cm long
Acquired 1980-2015. Ex Abelita family collection.
These types of short sword or dirks were usually cast in one piece, and the penannular rib in relief was cast on at the same time with the handle of the blade. In some cases, however, the penannular rib was later cast on the dagger, possibly to strengthen a weak point at the junction of hilt and blade. The flanged hilt was originally filled with organic material like bone. -
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Roman Bronze Armour Double Fastening Hooks
Circa 1st century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £143
Each a scrolled bar formed as a serpent or other animal with stylised geometric detailing; attachment perforations to both terminals. 19.6 grams total, 64-66 mm
Acquired on the London art market, 1980s-1990s.
In the 1st century B.C.-1st century A.D., the Celtic fastening system of the ring mail armour (gallica, lorica ferro aspera) became the standard in the Imperial Roman army, with a pivot attached to the breast and hinged to the edges of the humeralia (shoulder guards). The chest fastener had various different designs. The double hooks, S-shaped and usually with snake-head terminals, were secured by a central rivet on the chest. The system allowed excellent freedom of movement, giving greater protection to the shoulders and the arms. Similar fasteners for infantry mail have been found on the Kalkriese battlefield, some of them also decorated with niello and inscribed with the name of the soldier. -
Australian Aboriginal Wood Boomerang
19th century A.D. or earlierSold for (Inc. bp): £286
Formed with a gently curving profile and showing transverse grooves from the carving technique; bearing handwritten collector's inventory number 'RO518.01.00'. 182 grams, 53 cm
Private U.K. family collection formed in the early 1970s. The property of Mr and Mrs P.R. of East Sussex. Thence by descent to family members.
