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A fine and rare Seljuk silver and gold ring set with a deep purple stone seal bearing the name of Ali Ibn Yusuf, Persia, 12th century
Estimate
20,000 - 25,000 GBP
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Description
- precious stone, silver and gilding
the ring with silver and gold decoration, with a calligraphic band to interior and niello design to underside, set with a deep purple stone carved with a lion and inscription
Condition
In general good condition, some minor dents, rubbing to external surface, some possible restoration, stone has not been tested but could be garnet or ruby, would need to be removed from mount and tested, as viewed.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
Catalogue Note
inscriptions
bi’llah yathiq ‘ali
‘Ali puts his trust in God’
The name ‘Ali is written within the image of the lion which often represents ‘Ali as he is called Asadullah 'Lion of God’
Around the bezel:
al-‘izz al-da/’im wa al-i/qbal al/ al-baqa
‘Perpetual Glory and Prosperity [and] Long-life’
Inside the ring, in Persian: Undeciphered
Whereas the seal on this ring is probably datable to the eight or ninth century, it was mounted on a ring of a later, twelfth-century period. The quality of the carving is particularly fine.
bi’llah yathiq ‘ali
‘Ali puts his trust in God’
The name ‘Ali is written within the image of the lion which often represents ‘Ali as he is called Asadullah 'Lion of God’
Around the bezel:
al-‘izz al-da/’im wa al-i/qbal al/ al-baqa
‘Perpetual Glory and Prosperity [and] Long-life’
Inside the ring, in Persian: Undeciphered
Whereas the seal on this ring is probably datable to the eight or ninth century, it was mounted on a ring of a later, twelfth-century period. The quality of the carving is particularly fine.