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






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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!
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