Parthian Silver Bracelet Pair

Bulbous in profile with a high, double-ribbed handle from the trefoil mouth to the shoulder; carinated collar above frieze of radiating tongues in glaze on the shoulder; two wavy bands on the neck, lines on the belly in opaque white. 1.04 kg, 28 cm



Ex Prof. A., Basel, Switzerland; thence by descent. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate no.13535-263127.

Greek influence in the Etruscan world emerged during the Orientalizing period with the introduction of wine, likely an Eastern variety, following the tradition of spiced Syro-Phoenician wines that had been significant in the preceding era. This involved not merely the importation of the product itself, but also the introduction and subsequent local production of the associated ceramic vessels used for its consumption, such as this oinochoe. This is significant, given that the banquet custom and the ritual of the symposium,in which participants reclined while dining, would not emerge in Etruria until later.

Comprising a hoop with applied twisted filigree band to the outer face, granule clusters to the shoulders, cell with granulated collar, inset cabochon with intaglio bust of Sol (Helios). 3.58 grams, 24.37 mm overall, 17.95 x 18.69 mm internal diameter (approximate size British P, USA 7 1/2, Europe 16.23, Japan 15)



Private collection, 1980s. Acquired on the UK art market. Private collection, London, UK.

A restrung necklace composed of annular beads with one tubular and one vase-shaped, a round-section ring; with a hollow conical pendant with an attachment loop to the underside, the same pendant broken included separately. 121 grams total, 4.5-31 cm



Private collection, Switzerland; thence by descent.