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LOT 1321
Western Asiatic Garnet-Set Gold Ring
CIRCA 12TH-14TH CENTURY A.D.
7/8 in. (4.01 grams, 22.29 mm overall, 18.50 x 14.90 mm internal diameter (approximate size British K, USA 5 1/4, Europe 9.95, Japan 9)).
With an expanding rectangular-section hoop, applied granule to each shoulder; large oval bezel with a beaded border, set with a domed garnet with decorative flattened areas.
ProvenanceFrom a private family collection formed in the 1970s.
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With discoid body, remains of tinning to the front face, the reverse with sub-circular wreath composed of curved zigzags, waisted stem incised with chevrons to both faces, domed base with hatched lines to upper face and base. 138 grams, 11.6 cm
UK private collection before 2000. On the UK art market. Property of a London gentleman. -
Western Asiatic Jasper Stamp Seal with Contest Scene
2nd-1st millennium B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £72
With a pierced domed upper face; engraved underside with a knife-wielding man attacking a rearing lion, a mythical long-tailed beast attacking from above with its tail curving along the edge of the seal. 25.5 grams, 35 mm
UK private collection before 2000. On the UK art market. Property of a London gentleman. -
Western Asiatic Bronze Weight Collection
Circa 8th-12th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £111
Including barrel-shaped, cuboid, biconvex, tabular and other types, some with punched markings. 135 grams total, 11-20 mm
Ex Simmons gallery, London, UK. Ex North London collection, 1990s.
