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LOT 2354
Sasanian Style Silver-Plated Ring
20TH CENTURY A.D.
1 1/8 in. (8.48 grams, 31.14 mm overall, 18.95 mm internal diameter (approximate size British R 1/2, USA 8 3/4, Europe 19.38, Japan 18)).
Comprising a D-section hoop with the shoulders formed as snake-heads supporting the bezel, a decorative border on the bezel, and set with an octagonal agate intaglio with a grazing zebu. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceAcquired from bid2antique, Bangkok, Thailand, on 8th May 2008.
Property of a West Northamptonshire, UK, gentleman.
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Western Asiatic Style Lapis Lazuli Bead Necklace String
20th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £26
Composed of large coin-shaped feature beads interspersed with cylindrical beads and granulated metal collars, a large drop-shaped pendant at the centre; restrung. 30.5 grams, 35.5 cm
Ex London, UK, art market 1990s. -
Ottoman Style Silver-Coloured Metal Ring with Blue Cabochon
19th-20th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £26
Comprising a D-section hoop with expanding shoulders decorated with geometric motifs within raised borders, set with a blue cabochon, possibly sodalite. 8.31 grams, 30.32 mm overall, 20.06 mm internal diameter (approximate size British P 1/2, USA 7 3/4, Europe 16.86, Japan 16)
Prior English collection of Mr A.H.D. Property of a West Northamptonshire, UK, gentleman. Accompanied by an Ancient Art certificate of authenticity. -
Russian Orthodox Enamelled Bronze Travel Icon with Scenes of the Life of the Prophet Elijah
19th century A.D.Estimate: £250 - 350 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £108
With blue champlevé enamel, depicting scenes of the life of Prophet Elijah: on the bottom right Elijah rolling up his mantle and dividing the waters of the Jordan, in front of his disciple Elisha; on the bottom left Elijah watched over by the Angel; on the top right Elijah ascending to heaven on a Chariot of Fire, assisted by the hand of God; on the left Elijah, covered by his mantle, fed by ravens; frame with blue enamel over gilded pseudo-vegetal decorations. 585 grams, 14.3 cm
Acquired from Chris Martin-Zakheim, Iconastas, 5 Piccadilly Arcade, London SW1. From the private collection of a West London, UK, gentleman, formed since the early 2000s.
The icon represents the Ascension of the prophet Elijah and other scenes from his life. Elijah is ascending to heaven in a fiery chariot drawn by horses, leaving his mantle to the disciple Elisha, symbolising the transmission of his prophetic mission. Among the great figures of the Bible, the prophet Elijah was one of the most venerated figures in history in Orthodoxy.
