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LOT 0189
Western Asiatic Gold Ring with Garnet
CIRCA 2ND CENTURY A.D.
7/8 in. (1.87 grams, 22.91 mm overall, 17.02 mm internal diameter (approximate size British M 1/2, USA 6 1/4, Europe 13.09, Japan 12)).
Hollow-formed shank with applied wire coil, teardrop bezel with granules and inset cabochon garnet.
ProvenanceAcquired in the 1970s.
From a deceased lady’s estate, by descent.
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LOT 0189
Western Asiatic Gold Ring with Garnet
Estimate £700 - 900€810 - 1,040 (for guidance only)$950 - 1,220 (for guidance only)
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Khorasan, circa 12th-13th century A.D.Estimate: £6,000 - 8,000 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £3,000
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Acquired 1960s-1970s. From a UK private collection, 1981. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate no.202184. -
Safavid Textile Fragment
17th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £221
Rectangular panel of with bands of dense floral motifs with plain selvedge. 53 grams, 42 cm
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Babylonian Clay Brick Fragment with Cuneiform
Circa 2nd millennium B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £234
Comprising one 'dressed' face bearing a recessed panel of text. 186 grams, 12.5 cm
Acquired 1970-1990. Ex collection of a deceased gentleman by descent to his family.
