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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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Seljuk Hinged Gold Bracelet
Circa 12th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £2,470
Constructed from gold sheet wrapped around a crescent-shaped core tapering towards the ends and over-wrapped with thin gold wire forming diagonal narrow bands; the body terminating in a wirework clasp with four small domed motifs surrounded by granulated circles and hinge pin between. 28.7 grams, 70.5 mm
From a private family collection formed in the 1970s. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate no.12102-214104.
Seljuk metalwork with Islamic traditions was characterised by the use of geometric and plant motifs in order to fill blank spaces, a coherent combination of colours, and abstinence from using gold and silver. Decorative motifs in metal items in the Seljuk era are, therefore, mainly geometric plant figures, inscriptions, animal and fictional figures compatible with Islamic tradition, with the focus on plant figures and geometric elements like the one visible on our bracelet. -
Western Asiatic Bronze Artefact Group
1st millennium B.C. and laterSold for (Inc. bp): £39
Including a dress pin with ram-head finial, an axe-head and other items. 43.9 grams total, 32-65 mm
From a collection acquired on the UK art market from various auction houses and collections mostly before 2000. From an important Cambridgeshire estate; thence by descent. -
Western Asiatic Engraved Amuletic Stone
20th century A.D.Estimate: £100 - 140 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £40
Carnelian slab with incised bird and fish images, calligraphic text to border and between figures. 49.8 grams, 50 mm
Ex London, UK, gallery, 1971.
