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LOT 1659
Western Asiatic Ring with Cabochon
LATE 19TH-20TH CENTURY A.D.
1 in. (3.04 grams, 25.80 mm overall, 18.32 x 16.08mm internal diameter (approximate size British O, USA 7, Europe 14.98, Japan 14)).
Biconvex bezel with petal detailing to the lower body, inset facetted cabochon. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceAcquired in the late 1980s-early 1990s.
Private collection, London, UK.
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Western Asiatic Stone Cylinder Seal Group
2nd-1st millennium B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £286
Comprising: four columns of cuneiform text; scene with a bowman among trees; nude female facing with hands pressed to her chest; row of fleeing ibexes; each supplied with a museum-quality impression. 34.4 grams total, 18.1-34.1 mm
From the private collection of a European gentleman (1942-2024), formed since the 1970s. -
Western Asiatic Stone Scaraboid Seal Group
1st millennium B.C.Estimate: £500 - 700 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £250
Each plano-convex in section, two with incuse design to underside. 12.07 grams total, 15-21 mm
From the collection of a gentleman, acquired on the London art market in the 1990s. -
An Exceptional Western Asiatic Banded Agate Bead with Gold Caps
2nd-1st millennium B.C.Estimate: £2,000 - 3,000 (‡+bp*)
Opening Bid: £1,111
Discoid in plan and pierced transversely with D-shaped gold caps to each end; mounted on a custom-made stand. 88 grams total, 84 mm wide including stand
Private collection, acquired on the UK art market, 2000. Private collection, Switzerland. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by a search certificate number no.12877-241681.
