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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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Old Babylonian Carnelian Frog Amulet on Gold Earring
20th-16th century B.C.Estimate: £1,500 - 2,000 (‡+bp*)
Opening Bid: £556
The frog modelled in the round, pierced at the middle and mounted on an asymmetrical gold hoop, possibly a marriage. 2.45 grams, 29.30 mm
Ex K.J. collection. Acquired on the North American art market, 1999. European private collection. -
Western Asiatic Signed Bronze Calligraphic Vessel
Circa 13th-14th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £286
With basal ring, tall tubular neck, flared rim; scroll foliage detailing to the rim and shoulder, fluted neck, interlace roundel and calligraphic band to the equator; base restored, rim partly absent, holes to shoulder and lower body; base restored, possibly a marriage. 3.1 kg, 37 cm
Fair condition, base restored, rim partly absent, holes to shoulder and lower body.
Property of a Hampstead gentleman; from his family collection formed since the 1970s.
