Sasanian Gold-filled Ring - Sasanian intaglio gryllos
Opens 16 December
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Description from the seller
REPLICA or Ca. AD 400 - 600. A red garnet intaglio engraved with a figure of Gryllos, composed of a fusion of human and animal features arranged in profile. The details are incised with fine linear strokes. The gem is set within a beaded gold bezel bordered by clustered granules and flanked by large spheres on either side. The hoop is formed from twisted gold wire.For similar see: D. Del Bufalo, Catalogo illustrato della Glittica nella Collezione Santarelli, n. i. 47/91g.Size: D:17.12mm / US: 6 3/4 / UK: N; Weight: 3gProvenance: Private UK collection; formerly in a 1980s-1990s London collection. I bought it at Apollo auctions. Comes with the paper from Apollo auction stating they found it to be authentic
Catawiki disclaimer: This object has been dated based on style by the seller . No further tests, such as, a TL test, analysis of metals(XRF-test), lapidary tests, analysis of pigments or radiography scans have been conducted to check the integrity of the piece.
REPLICA or Ca. AD 400 - 600. A red garnet intaglio engraved with a figure of Gryllos, composed of a fusion of human and animal features arranged in profile. The details are incised with fine linear strokes. The gem is set within a beaded gold bezel bordered by clustered granules and flanked by large spheres on either side. The hoop is formed from twisted gold wire.For similar see: D. Del Bufalo, Catalogo illustrato della Glittica nella Collezione Santarelli, n. i. 47/91g.Size: D:17.12mm / US: 6 3/4 / UK: N; Weight: 3gProvenance: Private UK collection; formerly in a 1980s-1990s London collection. I bought it at Apollo auctions. Comes with the paper from Apollo auction stating they found it to be authentic
Catawiki disclaimer: This object has been dated based on style by the seller . No further tests, such as, a TL test, analysis of metals(XRF-test), lapidary tests, analysis of pigments or radiography scans have been conducted to check the integrity of the piece.
Details
Era
Before 1400
Culture
Sasanian
Metal
Gold-filled
Century/ Timeframe
400-600AD OR REPLICA
Acquired from
Auction house
Total weight
3 g
Year acquired
2024
Condition
As new - unused
Country acquired from
United Kingdom
Previous owner acquired from
Private collection
Title additional information
Sasanian intaglio gryllos
Previous owner - year acquired
1980
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
Ring size
46 (EU) / 6 (IT) / 3 ¾ (US)
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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.
