Sasanian Silver Silver finger ring (No reserve price)
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Sasanian silver finger ring with an octagonal niello-decorated bezel depicting a deer looking to the right, internal diameter 19 mm (UK size P/Q, US 8), weight 12.2 g, from the 6th century AD, excellently preserved though overcleaned, acquired in 2024 from Artemisson gallery and from a British private collection since 2001.
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Description from the seller
Ancient silver ring, acquired from Artemisson at an auction.
Elegant shape, octagon bezel depicting a deer.
Certificate of Authenticity states Sasanian culture.
Internal diameter 19mm, Size UK P/Q, US 8.
Good wearable condition for its age, please see photos.
Nicely carved shank, the octagonal bezel decorated in niello with a deer.
Size: USA= 8- GB= P/Q - 1.9 cm inside D
Material: Silver, 12.2 grms
Culture: Sassanian, c. 6th Century A.D.
Condition: Intact. Excellently preserved, but overcleaned (much of patina lost)
Provenance: British private collection of 2001.
The seller guarantees that this item has been legally acquired & will be legally exported, related documents seen by Catawiki.
Ancient silver ring, acquired from Artemisson at an auction.
Elegant shape, octagon bezel depicting a deer.
Certificate of Authenticity states Sasanian culture.
Internal diameter 19mm, Size UK P/Q, US 8.
Good wearable condition for its age, please see photos.
Nicely carved shank, the octagonal bezel decorated in niello with a deer.
Size: USA= 8- GB= P/Q - 1.9 cm inside D
Material: Silver, 12.2 grms
Culture: Sassanian, c. 6th Century A.D.
Condition: Intact. Excellently preserved, but overcleaned (much of patina lost)
Provenance: British private collection of 2001.
The seller guarantees that this item has been legally acquired & will be legally exported, related documents seen by Catawiki.
Details
Culture
Sasanian
Century/ Timeframe
6th century AD
Name of object
Silver finger ring
Acquired from
Gallery / Antique dealer
Subject/Depiction
Bezel depicts a deer looking to the right, Animals
Year acquired
2024
Material
Silver
Country acquired from
United Kingdom
Condition
Excellently preserved, but overcleaned (much of patina lost)
Previous owner acquired from
Private collection
Previous owner - year acquired
2001
Width
19 mm
Previous owner - country acquired from
United Kingdom
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