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LOT 2212
Uzbekistani Embroidered Fabric Panel
19TH CENTURY A.D.
81.5 in. (1.06 kg, 207 cm).
Patchwork band of velvet and other panels in various colours with embroidered quatrefoils, rosettes, and other motifs, loose-weave fabric band to lower edge and tassels.
ProvenanceFrom an early 20th century collection, Paris, France.
Exhibited at the Silk Road Exhibition, Piccadilly, London W1, held in 2001.
This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D’Amato.
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Ethiopian Wooden Diptych Icon of the Virgin and Child with Gabra Manfus Qeddus and Saints
17th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £2,210
Portable shrine with geometric ornament and crosses to the outer face, opening doors to reveal a diptych with image of Mary Theotokos and Child, escorted by angels Gabriel and Michael with drawn swords, on the left; on the right, Abune Gabra Manfus Qeddus with hands raised, nimbate figures of Takla Haymanot and Ewostatewos with yellow and blue garments on the right; on the lower right corner Saint George (Bet Gorgis) killing the dragon. 453 grams, 21.8 x 19 cm
Sir Alistair McAlpine, circa 2000. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D’Amato.
In the Ethiopian icons, Gabra Manfas Qeddus (Servant of the Holy Spirit) the famous hermit whose sanctity tamed the wild beasts, is often represented. The exterior faces of these diptych panels, like the smaller bilateral diptychs of the 17th century, were carved with centralised cross designs that reflects the carved designs of contemporary wooden altar tablets. -
Roman and Sasanian Style Gemstone Group
20th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £20
Comprising eleven carnelian and agate intaglios: two with a standing ibex; two with a griffin; one with a wolf; and six with a profile bust. 19 grams total, 10-25 mm
Property of a North London, UK, gentleman. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D’Amato. -
Chinese Archaic Style Bronze Vessel
20th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £130
With barrel-shaped profile to the body, three radiating stub legs, scooped square handles, domed lid with three loop handles; low-relief cloud pattern ornament; after the antique. 2.7 kg, 27 cm wide
From a London, UK, collection. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D’Amato.
