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LOT 1137
Western Asiatic Silver Ring with Quatrefoil Bezel
12TH-13TH CENTURY A.D.
1 7/8 in. (15.25 grams, 29.66 mm overall, 17.23 mm internal diameter (approximate size British O, USA 7, Europe 14.98, Japan 14)).
With a wide hoop, grooved plaque to each shoulder; raised quatrefoil bezel with ribbing, central starburst motif enclosed within a hatched frame. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceProperty of a North American gallery since the 1990s.
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LOT 1137
Western Asiatic Silver Ring with Quatrefoil Bezel
Sold for (Inc. bp): £153
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Sassanian Chalcedony Seal with Two Rams
3rd-7th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £442
With intaglio scene of two opposed rams with a star between and legend above. 808 grams, 23 mm
Acquired between 1980-1983. From the 'Empire' collection, an important UK private collection of seals. -
Western Asiatic Gold Pendant with Turquoise
2nd century B.C.-1st century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £85
With turquoise cabochon, suspension loop. 0.15 grams, 8 mm
From a late Japanese specialist collector, 1970-2000s. -
Old Babylonian Terracotta Plaque with Erotic Scene
Circa 1800 B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £1,170
Depicting an erotic beer drinking scene, the woman portrayed nude and bent at the waist, shown drinking from a pottery vessel with a low straw; a nude male figure standing behind her with his hands resting on her waist; accompanied by a custom-made display stand. 285 grams total, 80 mm (11 cm high including stand)
From the property of the late Mr SM, London, UK, 1969-1999. Accompanied by a previous catalogue information slip.
