Arts of the Islamic World & India including Fine Rugs and Carpets
Arts of the Islamic World & India including Fine Rugs and Carpets
A rare and important Fatimid gold and enamelled archer's ring, Egypt, 11th century AD
Auction Closed
March 31, 12:40 PM GMT
Estimate
30,000 - 40,000 GBP
Lot Details
Description
of characteristic form, the centre of protruding element with a gold cloisonné inset with polychrome enamels in dark red, blue and green, with overlapping solder join, sides with inscriptions in niello, quatrefoil motif to other end
3.5 by 2.8cm.
Ex-collection Brian Grover, acquired in Paris in the 1970s.
Bonham's London, 24 April 2002, lot 321.
Private Collection, UK.
Bonham's London, 24 April 2002, lot 321.
Private Collection, UK.