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LOT 0229
Sasanian Blue Chalcedony Gemstone with Animal in Gold Ring
5TH-7TH CENTURY A.D.
1 in. (5.95 grams, 25.63 mm overall, 18.29 x 18.82 mm internal diameter (approximate size British Q 1/2, USA 8 1/4, Europe 18.12, Japan 17)).
An oval grey-blue intaglio featuring a reclining antelope, set in a later hollow-form gold ring; supplied with a museum-quality impression.
ProvenanceAcquired on the European art market.
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LOT 0229
Sasanian Blue Chalcedony Gemstone with Animal in Gold Ring
Sold for (Inc. bp): £845
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Large West Central Asian Bronze Ear-Shaped Seal Matrix
Circa 2300-2000 B.C.Estimate: £100 - 140 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £50
Comprising an openwork ear-shaped body and a tall looped handle on the reverse. 42.7 grams, 51 mm
Acquired in the late 1980s-early 1990s. Ex property of a West London businessman. Academically researched and catalogued by the late Professor Lambert in the early 1990s. -
Large West Central Asian Bronze Crescent Cross Seal Matrix
Circa 2300-2000 B.C.Estimate: £80 - 100 (+bp*)
Current Winning Bid: £60
Discoid stamp seal with segmented face; accompanied by an old scholarly note, typed and signed by W.G. Lambert, late Professor of Assyriology, University of Birmingham, 1970-1993, which states: 'Stamp Seal of Bronze, 41 x 41 x 13 mm. This is round with flat face and flat back, on which a handle of inverted V-shape is mounted. The design is both compartmented and open-work. It consists of a central square which is joined to an outer band by struts: straight ones from the middle of each side of the square, short ones ending in crescents from the tips of the square. This comes from west central Asia and dates to c. 2300-2000 B.C. It is in very good condition.' 19 grams, 41 mm
Acquired in the late 1980s-early 1990s. Ex property of a West London businessman. Academically researched and catalogued by the late Professor Lambert in the early 1990s. Accompanied by a copy of a scholarly report, numbered R-690, typed and signed by Professor Wilfrid George Lambert. -
Western Asiatic Silver-Coloured Metal Rings with Calligraphic Gemstones
20th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £2,470
Comprising four rings set with engraved carnelian gemstones and two rings with openwork hoops. 45.8 grams total, 22-30 mm
Acquired in the late 1980s-early 1990s. Private collection, London, UK.
