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LOT 1096
Western Asiatic Gold Ring with Epigraphic Inscription
13TH-14TH CENTURY A.D.
5/8 in. (1.87 grams, 15.87 mm overall, 14.62 mm internal diameter (approximate size British G, USA 3 1/4, Europe 4.92, Japan 4)).
Carinated hoop with panel to each shoulder, ellipsoid bezel with inscription in cursive script.
ProvenanceFrom the collection of a gentleman, acquired on the London art market in the 1990s.
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Western Asiatic Bronze Inscribed Weight
1st millennium B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £975
Biconical in profile with ribbing to the equator, three inscribed characters to the shoulder. 3 grams, 14 mm
From the collection of a gentleman, acquired on the London art market in the 1990s. -
Bactrian Lapis Lazuli Recumbent Bull with Inlaid Eyes
3rd millennium B.C.Estimate: £1,200 - 1,700 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £480
Carved in the round as a bull with curved tail forming the suspension lug, recessed sockets for eyes with inset turquoise beads; repaired. 27.1 grams, 45 mm
with Gallery Rosen Ancient Art, Tel Aviv, 1968. with a London, UK gallery, 1971-early 2000s. Accompanied by a copy of the original 1968 invoice. -
Central Asian Green Steatite Stone Frog Amulet
1st millennium B.C. or laterEstimate: £200 - 300 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £80
Carved in the round depicting two frogs mating, with socket eyes. 7.37 grams, 33 mm
From the private collection of Mr K.A., acquired in the 1990s-early 2000s.
