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LOT 0312
Western Asiatic Silver Architectural Ring
12TH-13TH CENTURY A.D.
1 3/4 in. (35 grams, 45.64 mm overall, 18.81 mm internal diameter (approximate size British P 1/2, USA 7 3/4, Europe 16.86, Japan 16)).
D-section hoop with boss to underside and cell to each shoulder, cruciform plaque supporting a four-legged drum-shaped structure with granule finial.
ProvenanceAcquired in the 1980s.
Private collection, Switzerland, thence by descent.
Private collection, since the late 1990s.
This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by a search certificate number no.12718-234695.
This lot has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database, and is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.
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LOT 0312
Western Asiatic Silver Architectural Ring
Estimate £1,800 - 2,400€2,090 - 2,780 (for guidance only)$2,430 - 3,240 (for guidance only)
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Large Western Asiatic Silver-Coloured Metal Ring with Calligraphic Intaglio
20th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £195
Comprising a rectangular-section hoop with fluted shoulders, supporting a large oval bezel with open base, set with a clear intaglio engraved with densely arranged calligraphic text. 31.35 grams, 36.86 mm overall, 21.08 mm internal diameter (approximate size British X, USA 11 1/2, Europe 26.29, Japan 25)
From the family collection of a Hampstead gentleman; formerly acquired in the 1980s. This lot has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database, and is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato. -
West Central Asian Bronze Stamp Seal Matrix with Greek Cross
Circa 2300-2000 B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £117
Circular openwork seal with cross motif; accompanied by typed and signed note by the late W.G. Lambert, Professor of Assyriology at the University of Birmingham, 1970-1993, which states: 'Stamp Seal of Bronze, 44 x 45 x 15 mm. This is round, with flat compartmented and open-work face, and flat back on which a handle of inverted U-shape is mounted. The design consists of a central Greek cross joined to a segmented outer band by a single strut from the middle of the outer arms, and three pairs of struts, two from each arm of the cross, one from the single strut. This comes from west central Asia and dates to c. 2300-2000 B.C. The outer rim is a little dented, but otherwise it is in very good condition and a fine example of its kind.' 22 grams, 45 mm
Ex collection of a late London gentleman, 1990s. Accompanied by an original typed and signed scholarly note by the late W.G. Lambert, Professor of Assyriology at the University of Birmingham, 1970-1993. This lot has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database, and is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato. -
Western Asiatic Rock Crystal Bead Group
1st millennium B.C. and laterSold for (Inc. bp): £33
Comprising mostly irregular, unpolished beads; including three large parallelepiped and some cylindrical beads. 46 grams total, 6-15 mm
Ex London, UK, collection, 1990s. This lot has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database, and is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.
