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LOT 1187
Western Asiatic Garnet-Set Gold Ring
4TH-6TH CENTURY A.D.
1 in. (4.58 grams, 24.74 mm overall, 17.72 x 16.75 mm internal diameter (approximate size British N, USA 6 1/2, Europe 13.72, Japan 13)).
Flat-section expanding hoop with a granulated triangle to each shoulder, supporting an oval bezel with granulated triangles and linear decoration, set with an uncut garnet with four claws.
ProvenanceFrom a private family collection formed in the 1970s.
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Western Asiatic Alabaster Cosmetic Dish
Mid 2nd millennium B.C.Estimate: £500 - 700 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £250
Comprising a shallow rounded bowl supported by three feet modelled as reclining lions; old inked collection number 88.349 to the bottom. 34 grams, 33 mm wide
Ex Symes gallery, Mayfair, London, UK, before 1999, with stock reference number. Accompanied by a previous catalogue information slip. -
Western Asiatic Silver and Bronze Ring Collection
2nd century B.C.-1st century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £247
Including one with scaphoid bezel and intaglio figure, one with voided cross, and other types. 20 grams total, 21-24 mm
UK private collection before 2000. UK art market. Property of a London gentleman. -
Syro-Hittite Bronze Female Idol
2nd millennium B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £650
Modelled in the round standing figure with pinched facial features, transverse collar, applied breasts, arms bent forward, legs close together. 17.7 grams, 83 mm
Private collection of Mr S.A., Switzerland, 1990s, thence by descent.
The Syro-Hittite states rose to prominence in northern Syria and southern Anatolia (modern Turkey) following the collapse of the Hittite Empire, during which time many such figures were produced and widely distributed for domestic use. Such figures, later pejoratively referred to as 'idols', depicted deities often carrying or standing with animals. The present figure's arms are positioned as if holding a lamb or other small animal.
