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LOT 1130
Western Asiatic Silver Ring with Inscription
CIRCA 15TH-16TH CENTURY A.D.
7/8 in. (4.05 grams, 21.37 mm overall, 16.86 mm internal diameter (approximate size British N, USA 6 1/2, Europe 13.72, Japan 13)).
Comprising a D-section hoop with a lozenge plaque to the base, scrolled triangular plaque to each shoulder; octofoil bezel with textured field surrounding the central inscription. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceUK private collection before 2000.
On the UK art market.
Property of a London gentleman.
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With suspension loop, rectangular-section shank, recurved lower body with ribbed cross-section, acorn finial. 61 grams, 10.9 cm
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Achaemenid Silver Feline Brooch Pair
6th-4th century B.C.Estimate: £600 - 800 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £325
Each composed of a plano-convex bow, balustered arms with one knop-style head and one curved catchplate, round-section pin with coiled wire collar, bow decorated with the addorsed forequarters of two felines with stylised markings and facial features. 22.3 grams total, 30 mm each
Fine condition.
Acquired before 1983. Ex London gallery, 1990s.
