CIRCA 5TH-13TH CENTURY A.D.
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FOUR SASSANIAN-ISLAMIC SAPPHIRE AND GARNET GOLD RINGS
CIRCA 5TH-13TH CENTURY A.D.
Comprising one circular sapphire intaglio engraved with a frontally facing peacock, its tail fanned out behind; another with oval garnet intaglio engraved with an animal; another set with cabochon oval garnet inlay; and another with oval garnet inlay in an hexagonal gold box setting on a high bezel rising from a shouldered hoop, with engraved zigzag decoration
¾ to 5/8 in. (1.7 to 1.5 cm.) across inner hoops (4)
CIRCA 5TH-13TH CENTURY A.D.
Comprising one circular sapphire intaglio engraved with a frontally facing peacock, its tail fanned out behind; another with oval garnet intaglio engraved with an animal; another set with cabochon oval garnet inlay; and another with oval garnet inlay in an hexagonal gold box setting on a high bezel rising from a shouldered hoop, with engraved zigzag decoration
¾ to 5/8 in. (1.7 to 1.5 cm.) across inner hoops (4)
Special notice
No VAT will be charged on the hammer price, but VAT at 17.5% will be added to the buyer's premium which is invoiced on a VAT inclusive basis