Auction KEW-AU10003
Antiquities, Islamic, and Contemporary Middle Eastern Art: Featuring Selections from the Dr. Mohammed Said Farsi Collection
By Kew Auctions
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Oct 9, 2024
8 Chase Road Unit One Chase Centre London, NW10 6QD UK
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LOT 34:
A BRONZE & GOLD SASSANIAN RING WITH ADD ROMAN GARNET INTAGLIO, 3RD CENTURY
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Sold for: £1,200
Start price:
£
160
Estimated price :
£200 - £400
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A BRONZE & GOLD SASSANIAN RING WITH ADD ROMAN GARNET INTAGLIO, 3RD CENTURY
A unique combination of bronze and gold, with a striking Roman garnet intaglio as its centrepiece. The ring showcases a masterful blend of Sassanian and Roman craftsmanship, with the garnet intaglio, possibly repurposed from an earlier Roman piece, intricately engraved with the image of a bearded figure, likely a deity or a mythical character.
The bronze band is accentuated with gold detailing around the bezel, creating a rich contrast that highlights the deep red of the garnet. The use of mixed metals and the incorporation of a Roman intaglio suggest that this ring was not only a piece of personal adornment but also a symbol of cultural interaction and exchange during the late antiquity period.
D: 2.3cm
