Western Asiatic Style Glazed Terracotta Bowl

Comprising a D-section decorated hoop, the shoulders formed as reclining birds supporting a rectangular bezel set with a black intaglio with a butterfly motif. 6.88 grams, 29.69 mm overall, 19.65 mm internal diameter (approximate size British Q, USA 8, Europe 17.49, Japan 16)



Ex West London, UK, collection, 1990s.

With a chased hoop engraved externally: 'L: ROGERS.OB:19.AUG:1725.AET:22', fluted octagonal bezel set with an onyx intaglio engraved with an intertwined LR monogram and a skull and crossbones, triangular shoulders with small silver settings. 2.30 grams, 21.23 mm overall, 18.06 x 15.80 mm internal diameter (approximate size British N 1/2, USA 6 3/4, Europe 14.35, Japan 13)



Acquired on the European art market. UK, private collection. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate no.13499-263472.

The memento mori jewellery of the 16th-18th centuries served as wearable ‘reminders of mortality’. Typical motifs within this genre included skulls, skeletons, crossbones, hourglasses, coffins, the gravedigger’s pick and shovel, and various other emblems of death and decay.

Including a rhyton with horse-head finial, rider figure, bird brooch and other items. 1.84 kg total, 12 - 3.8 cm



Acquired on the UK art market since the 1990s. From the property of a late Lincolnshire, UK, gentleman; thence by descent.