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LOT 1439
Western Asiatic Silver-Coloured Metal Rings with Calligraphic Gemstones
20TH CENTURY A.D.
1 in. (38.8 grams total, 25-27 mm).
Comprising four rings set with carnelian gemstones, each with a densely arranged calligraphic inscription. [4, No Reserve]
ProvenanceAcquired in the late 1980s-early 1990s.
Private collection, London, UK.
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LOT 1439
Western Asiatic Silver-Coloured Metal Rings with Calligraphic Gemstones
Sold for (Inc. bp): £2,340
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Assyrian Stone Bust of the Demon Humbaba
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Opening Bid: £600
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European art market, 1997. Acquired by the present owner from the above. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by a search certificate no.12596-232196. -
Sasanian Bone Fertility Figure
Circa 5th century A.DEstimate: £500 - 700 (+bp*)
Current Winning Bid: £10
Carved in the round as a standing female on a baseline; the hair drawn up into tight buns on either side of the head, high collar beneath the chin, hands cupping the breasts, voluminous robe covering the lower body and legs; probably Anahita. 12.6 grams, 58 mm
Believed to have been acquired at Bonhams, circa 2010. Private collection, UK.
Anahita is often depicted with exaggerated thighs, as on this figure. -
Achaemenid Gold Ring with Agate Bull Figure
Circa 500 B.C.Estimate: £4,000 - 6,000 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £2,000
Comprising a round-section swivel ring set with a carved bull depicted recumbent with its head turned to the right. 4.71 grams, 27.98 mm overall, 19.07 mm internal diameter (approximate size British N, USA 6 1/2, Europe 13.72, Japan 13)
Private collection, UK. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate number no.12939-245988.
