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LOT 1946
Post Classical Gilt Silver Handle with Lion and Mask
CIRCA 18TH CENTURY A.D.
6 3/4 in. (8 1/4 in.) (243 grams total, 17 cm high (21 cm high including stand)).
Of fluted columnar form with the upper part formed as a lion leaping forward with its forepaws resting on the rim of the vessel; ovoid attachment plate at the lower end with mask of Venus; mounted on a custom-made stand. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceAcquired between 1980-1983.
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Renaissance Gold Ring with Reused Ancient Roman Gemstone
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The ring with slender hoop, slightly expanding shoulders modelled as open lotus flowers supporting the rounded bezel, the flower motif repeated beneath the bezel; the bezel with raised rim and inset with a Roman 2nd century A.D. green jasper intaglio engraved with an ant motif. 4.32 grams, 22.07 mm overall, 18.35 mm internal diameter (approximate size British O, USA 7, Europe 14.98, Japan 14)
Excellent condition, rare.
From the private collection of the late A.B., London, UK; acquired before 1989. Accompanied by an academic report by Dr Raffaele D’Amato. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate number no.12009-213037.
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