Sassanian Carnelian Intaglio of a Rampant Lion in an Elaborately Decorated LATER Silver-Gilt Ring (No reserve price)

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Peter Reynaers
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Estimate  € 380 - € 450
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A Sassanian carnelian intaglio engraved with a rampant lion is set in an elaborately decorated later silver-gilt ring, dating to around the 13th century AD.

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Sassanian Carnelian Intaglio of a Rampant Lion in an Elaborately Decorated LATER Silver-Gilt Ring
Circa 13th century AD
An exceptional carnelian intaglio engraved with a rampant lion in profile, its forelegs raised and its tail curved upwards. The gemstone is set in a silver-gilt ring with a substantial circular bezel surrounded by a richly ornamented border of foliate and geometric motifs. The broad shoulders are decorated in relief with scrolling foliage, raised circular bosses and beaded borders, extending towards a tapering hoop.
Size: 3.5cm x 2.5cm x 2.5cm
Provenance: Private European Collection; formerly acquired from old UK and European collection formed since the 1970s.

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Sassanian Carnelian Intaglio of a Rampant Lion in an Elaborately Decorated LATER Silver-Gilt Ring
Circa 13th century AD
An exceptional carnelian intaglio engraved with a rampant lion in profile, its forelegs raised and its tail curved upwards. The gemstone is set in a silver-gilt ring with a substantial circular bezel surrounded by a richly ornamented border of foliate and geometric motifs. The broad shoulders are decorated in relief with scrolling foliage, raised circular bosses and beaded borders, extending towards a tapering hoop.
Size: 3.5cm x 2.5cm x 2.5cm
Provenance: Private European Collection; formerly acquired from old UK and European collection formed since the 1970s.

COMBINED SHIPPING
We offer combined shipping only for items purchased in the same auction. You need to pay for these together; otherwise, the system will not combine shipping. We don't combine and refund shipping afterwards.

SHIPPING WITHIN THE EU ONLY!
We ship exclusively to addresses within the European Union. Please ensure that you can provide an EU delivery address before bidding.

Seller's Story

All items will be posted very fast from our Belgium offices. We offer very cheap shipping and extremely fast delivery within all the EU. Please note the shipping costs also include the handling fee and packing material. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us. Authenticity: All items sold by Ancient Art & Coins are guaranteed to be authentic and as described or your money back. We have a combined experience of over 50 years of collecting and selling works of art and we collaborate with consultants, academics and laboratories from the field to ensure all objects sold are genuine. Please Note - our customer service team does not work on Saturday or Sunday. If a message is sent over the weekend, they will reply to you on Monday.

Details

Culture
Sassanian
Century/timeframe
Circa 13th century AD
Name of object
Carnelian Intaglio of a Rampant Lion in an Elaborately Decorated LATER Silver-Gilt Ring
Acquired from
Private collection
Year acquired
2020
Country acquired from
United Kingdom
Condition
Very good
Previous owner acquired from
Antique market
Previous owner - year acquired
1990
Previous owner - country acquired from
United Kingdom
I verify that I have obtained this object legally and that I am allowed to sell it
Yes
Authenticity
Original/official
BelgiumVerified
6319
Objects sold
99.58%
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The seller was informed by Catawiki about documentation requirements and guarantees the following: - the object was legally obtained, - the seller has the right to sell and/or export the object, as relevant, - the seller will provide the necessary provenance information and arrange required documentation and permits/licenses, as applicable and as per local laws, - the seller will notify the buyer of any delays in obtaining permits/licenses. By bidding, you acknowledge that import documentation may be required depending on your country of residence and that obtaining permits/licenses may cause delays in the delivery of your object.

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