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LOT 1148
Qajar Inscribed Gemstone in Silver Ring
DATED 1873 A.D.
1 1/8 in. (16.65 grams, 29.85 mm overall, 20.80 mm internal diameter (approximate size British W, USA 11, Europe 25, Japan 24)).
Carnelian cloison dated 1290 AH (1873 AD) with personal stamp seal for Rahim Al-Hosseini.
ProvenanceAcquired by the vendor's father on the UK art market, before 1990.
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Judaeo-Phoenician Stone Weight Group
1st millennium B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £494
Comprising: two biconical weights, one in haematite, the other in grey stone; a haematite weight composed of two adjoining biconical bodies. 12.7 grams total, 19-33 mm
Collected from 1969-1999. From the collection of the late Mr S.M., London, UK. -
Western Asiatic Cylinder Seal with Combat Scene
1st millennium B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £416
With intaglio frieze depicting a helmetted hero with wings on his back standing between and gripping two rearing winged monsters with quadruped body and a human head, to the rear a frond and an altar with miniature figurine; supplied with a museum-quality impression. 2.68 grams, 17 mm
Acquired in the 1970s. Property of a London lady, part of her family's collection. -
Sassanian Necklace with Gold Pendants
3rd-7th century A.D. and laterSold for (Inc. bp): £910
A restrung necklace composed of carnelian and lozengiform lapis lazuli beads interspersed with later gold filigree beads; later hook-and-eye closure. 24.9 grams, 44.5 cm long
Very fine condition.
Acquired before 1983. Ex London gallery, 1990s.
