Ca. AD 100 - 300.A dark agate convex intaglio depicting a dolphin in profile, its body curving with a raised dorsal fin and an elongated snout. The intaglio is set within a gold ring with a flat-section hoop, slightly rounded on the outside, and with broad expanded shoulders.For similar see: Bagot J., El legado de Hefesto: A Memorial to a Private Collection of Ancient Rings and Glyptics, n. 431, 430; The British Museum, Museum number 1917,0501.807; The Metropolitan Museum of Art, Object Number: 74.51.4264.Size: D:18.75mm / US: 8 3/4 / UK: R; Weight: 7.40gProvenance: Private UK collection; previously in a South East German collection 1980s-1990s. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.This piece is accompanied by an authentication statement by Sami Fortune, ancient jewellery specialist.
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Ca. AD 100 - 300. A carnelian intaglio engraved with a left-facing bust of an emperor wearing a laurel wreath. His facial features include a straight nose, full lips, and rounded cheeks, while the hair is arranged in layered strands framing the forehead and temple. The draped garment is rendered with incised folds on the shoulders and chest. The intaglio is set within a bezel of a gold ring with a carinated hoop.Size: D:19.56mm / US: 9 3/4 / UK: T; Weight: 4.65gProvenance: Private UK collection; previously acquired on the UK art market in the 1990s. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.This piece is accompanied by an authentication statement by Sami Fortune, ancient jewellery specialist.
Ca. AD 700 - 1000.A silver ring with a raised, flat bezel engraved with three lines of Arabic inscription in Kufic script. The ring has a solid, slightly convex hoop that widens at the shoulders.For similar see: Bagot J., El legado de Hefesto: A Memorial to a Private Collection of Ancient Rings and Glyptics, n. 667.Size: D:18.14mm / US: 8 / UK: P 1/2; Weight: 4.70gProvenance: Property of a London Ancient art collector, formerly in a London private collection, formerly acquired on the UK art market since the 1970s.This piece is accompanied by an authentication statement by Sami Fortune, ancient jewellery specialist.
Ca. AD 1200 - 1300. A gold ring with a broad, slightly carinated hoop that thickens towards the bezel. Its roughly circular face bears a deeply incised seven-petalled floral motif, each petal extending from a central point and terminating in a rounded tip. Encircling the bloom is an uneven recessed border that follows the contours of the bezel.Size: D:12.2mm / US: 44989 / UK: A 1/2; Weight: 4.49gProvenance: Private UK collection; Ex. French art market; J. Denier 1980s.
Ca. AD 300. A gold ring set with a circular intaglio carved on a layered red and white stone. The intaglio depicts a pair of clasped hands positioned below a central poppy seed head. The intaglio is secured within a smoothly rounded gold bezel that follows the contours of the stone. The solid hoop widens towards the bezel.For similar see: The Michael C. Carlos Museum, Object Number 2012.032.187; The British Museum, Museum number 1917,0501.541.Size: D:18.14mm / US: 8 / UK: P 1/2; Weight: 4.95gProvenance: Private UK collection; previously acquired on the German art market in the 1980s. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.This piece is accompanied by an authentication statement by Sami Fortune, ancient jewellery specialist.
Ca. 3rd - 6th century AD. A cylinder seal depicting a crouching lion, possibly still set in its original bezel ring. Studied by PD Dr. habil. Pieter Gert van der Veen, Johannes Gutenberg-Universität Mainz.Size: 25mm x 30mm; Weight: 12.0gProvenance: Private UK collection; Ex. European collection formed in France in the 1960s to 1980s; Ex. Bachmann collection. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.
Ca. AD 300 - 400. A bronze ring with a broad, flat-section hoop that gradually widens towards the bezel, where a five-pointed star is engraved within a circular border. Small punched dots, arranged in groups, occupy each outer corner of the star. The shoulders feature an incised simplified six-pointed star motif.For similar see: Museum of Ancient Corinth, inv. no. MF 6830.Size: D:18.54mm / US: 8 1/2 / UK: Q 1/2; Weight: 5.41gProvenance: Private UK collection; previously acquired on the Holland art market in the 1990s.
Ca. AD 100 - 300.An oval-shaped carnelian stone intaglio depicting a grasshopper with an elongated body, bent hind legs and outstretched antennae. The intaglio is set within a bezel with a raised border. The ring has a solid gold hoop that widens towards the shoulders.For similar see: Bagot J., El legado de Hefesto: A Memorial to a Private Collection of Ancient Rings and Glyptics, n. 336, Christie's, Live Auction 1164, Ancient Jewellery, Lot 634.Size: D:19.15mm / US: 9 1/4 / UK: S; Weight: 7.88gProvenance: Private UK collection; previously in a South East German collection 1980s-1990s. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.This piece is accompanied by an authentication statement by Sami Fortune, ancient jewellery specialist.
Ca. AD 1 - 100. A carnelian intaglio depicting Vulcan at his forge. The scene on the intaglio shows the bearded figure of Vulcan in profile, raising a hammer in his right hand while working on a piece of armour resting on an anvil. He wears a short, belted tunic, leaving his muscular arms exposed. The intaglio is set within a broad, rounded bezel of a gold ring with tapering profile.Size: D:19.96mm / US: 10 1/4 / UK: U; Weight: 6.17gProvenance: Private UK collection; previously acquired on the UK art market in the 1990s. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.This piece is accompanied by an authentication statement by Sami Fortune, ancient jewellery specialist.
Ca. 400 BC.A silver ring with an oval-shaped bezel engraved with a depiction of a winged god in profile, grasping a snake in the right hand. The figure is surrounded by an inscribed border. The hoop is slightly rounded on the exterior and narrows towards the base. The shoulders are broad and are decorated with a series of horizontal ridges near the bezel.Size: D:18.14mm / US: 8 / UK: P 1/2; Weight: 6.35gProvenance: Property of a London Ancient art collector, formerly in a London private collection, formerly acquired on the UK art market since the 1970s.This piece is accompanied by an authentication statement by Sami Fortune, ancient jewellery specialist.
Ca. 200 - 100 BC. A green stone convex intaglio depicting Venus in profile, facing right. The figure’s facial features are defined with a straight nose, delicate lips, and a rounded chin. Her hair is arranged in parallel strands flowing back from the forehead, bound by a small diadem. The intaglio is set in a raised oval setting of a gold ring with its hoop widening dramatically at the shoulders.For similar see: Bagot J., El legado de Hefesto: A Memorial to a Private Collection of Ancient Rings and Glyptics, n. 164.Size: D:19.56mm / US: 9 3/4 / UK: T; Weight: 8.87gProvenance: Private UK collection; previously acquired on the UK art market in the 1990s. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.This piece is accompanied by an authentication statement by Sami Fortune, ancient jewellery specialist.
Ca. AD 1802.A 21ct gold mourning ring by Matthew Govett, London, with an outer face engraved ‘BENJ: DENMAN OB 31 JAN 1803 AE 33’. The band is broad and rounded, with parallel engraved lines framing the inscription. The edges are finely detailed with a beaded border. The interior bears the maker’s mark ‘MG’ and a London hallmark for 1802.Size: D:18.34mm / US: 8 1/4 / UK: Q; Weight: 4.41gProvenance: Property of a London Ancient art collector, formerly in a London private collection, formerly acquired on the UK art market since the 1970s. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.This piece is accompanied by an authentication statement by Sami Fortune, ancient jewellery specialist.
Ca. AD 100 - 200.A lapis lazuli intaglio depicting Serapis, set within a silver swivel ring. The intaglio is oval, engraved with a seating figure, draped in a long garment and with a modius on the head. The reverse is unengraved. The ring setting consists of a plain silver frame enclosing the intaglio, secured by two pivoting hinges attached to the hoop formed of two parallel wires.For similar see: The Metropolitan Museum of Art, Object Number: 10.130.1388.Size: D:16.92mm / US: 6 1/2 / UK: M 1/2; Weight: 3.92gProvenance: Property of a London Ancient art collector, formerly in a London private collection, formerly acquired on the UK art market since the 1970s. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.This piece is accompanied by an authentication statement by Sami Fortune, ancient jewellery specialist.
Ca. 400 - 300 BC. A pottery oinochoe with an inverted pear-shaped body resting on a ring base. It has a squat neck with a trefoil spout, connected to the shoulder by a strap handle. The decoration consists of bands of varying thickness encircling the body, neck, and base. Three straps embellish the handle.Size: 230mm x 200mm; Weight: 850gProvenance: Property of a central London gallery, previously acquired on the Dutch art market; previously acquired on the Belgian art market; Hugo Lievens, Brussels 1982.
Ca. AD 300.A green glass intaglio depicting a scorpion with a segmented body, curved tail, and extended pincers. The intaglio is set within a raised square-shaped bezel framed by a thin gold border. The ring has expanded openwork shoulders followed by scroll motifs that extend towards a carinated, slender hoop.For similar see: The British Museum, Museum number AF.421.Size: D:18.75mm / US: 8 3/4 / UK: R; Weight: 9.43gProvenance: Private UK collection; previously in a South East German collection 1980s-1990s. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.This piece is accompanied by an authentication statement by Sami Fortune, ancient jewellery specialist.
Ca. 400 - 300 BC. A collection of three Xenon ware vessels, each with a black-glazed surface and added red-painted decoration. The vessel on the left is a kantharos with a biconical body that tapers towards a flared pedestal foot. Two high-swung handles rise above the rim and attach at the shoulder. The exterior is adorned with a framed band of vertical strokes. The central vessel is a skyphos with a deep, slightly tapering body that rests on a small flaring foot. Two horizontal handles extend from opposite sides just below the rim. The exterior features a vine tendril band running along the upper section, with small grape clusters interspersed along its length. The vessel on the right is an oinochoe with a piriform body that tapers towards a ring foot. A trefoil mouth sits atop a short, narrow neck, and a single handle extends from the rim to the shoulder. Horizontal bands and a central frieze with a zigzag pattern encircle the body.For similar see: Christie's, Live Auction 7207, Antiquities, Lot 252; The Metropolitan Museum of Art, Object Number: 1972.11.5Size: 35-80mm x 40-60mm; Weight: 65gProvenance: Property of a central London gallery, previously acquired on the Dutch art market; previously acquired on the Belgium art market; Daniel Bogaerts, Brussels, 1995.
Ca. AD 800 - 1000. A silver ring with a twisted pattern. The median section is slightly expanded, where the twisting is most pronounced, while the tapered portion at the back remains plain.For similar see: The Walters Art Museum, Accession Number 57.1850.Size: D:18.54mm / US: 8 1/2 / UK: Q 1/2; Weight: 5.94gProvenance: Private UK collection; previously acquired on the UK art market in the 1990s. This piece is accompanied by an authentication statement by Sami Fortune, ancient jewellery specialist.
Ca. AD 300. A chalcedony intaglio engraved with a scene of a seated satyr milking a goat. The figure faces left, seated on a low stool, with one arm extended to hold the goat’s udder. The animal stands on slender legs, its head held forward, with horns extending backward. The intaglio is set in a gold ring with a slender hoop and faceted broad shoulders.For similar see: The British Museum, Museum number 1987,0212.522 (subject).Size: D:18.34mm / US: 8 1/4 / UK: Q; Weight: 10.50gProvenance: Private UK collection; previously acquired on the UK art market in the 1990s. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.This piece is accompanied by an authentication statement by Sami Fortune, ancient jewellery specialist.
Ca. AD 600 - 900.A gold ring with an elongated, almond-shaped bezel engraved with an ankusha symbol, a stylised representation of the elephant goad associated with Hindu and Buddhist traditions. The symbol consists of a curved form intersected by a horizontal line with small perpendicular strokes. The bezel is framed by a floral motif in relief, with curling tendrils extending onto the shoulders.Size: D:17.12mm / US: 6 3/4 / UK: N; Weight: 2.65gProvenance: Private UK collection; Ex. French art market; J. Denier 1980s.
Ca. AD 300 . A gold ring set with a garnet cabochon in a raised circular bezel. The hoop of the ring is slender and faceted, with angular shoulders that widen slightly before tapering towards the back.For similar see: The British Museum, Museum number 1872,0604.197.Size: 6 1/4mm x Mmm; Weight: 4.67gProvenance: Private UK collection; From an old British collection formed in the 1990s. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.
Ca. AD 850 - 950. A gold signet ring with a broad, rounded bezel inscribed with a deeply cut Kawi script. The shoulders taper gently toward the back of the ring.Size: D:15.49mm / US: 4 3/4 / UK: J; Weight: 18.72gProvenance: Private UK collection; Ex. French art market; J. Denier 1980s. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.
Ca. AD 900 - 1000. A gold signet ring with a broad, rounded bezel inscribed with a deeply cut Kawi script. The shoulders taper gently towards the back of the ring.Size: D:15.29mm / US: 4 1/4 / UK: I; Weight: 1.84gProvenance: Private UK collection; Ex. French art market; J. Denier 1980s.
Ca. AD 800 - 1000. A gold ring with a hexagonal bezel engraved with a stylised Sri symbol, associated with prosperity. The symbol consists of interwoven curving lines with a slightly asymmetrical arrangement. Short linear incisions accentuate the outer edges of the bezel. The hoop is broad and slightly tapered.Size: D:13.3mm / US: 2 / UK: D; Weight: 3.53gProvenance: Private UK collection; Ex. French art market; J. Denier 1980s.
Ca. AD 100 - 300. An oval stone intaglio engraved with a dolphin, its body curving with an elongated snout and a slightly forked tail. An inscription runs along the edges. The intaglio is set in a gold ring with a tapering hoop and a rounded exterior.Size: D:19.35mm / US: 9 1/2 / UK: S 1/2; Weight: 4.21gProvenance: Private UK collection; previously in a South East German collection 1980s-1990s. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.This piece is accompanied by an authentication statement by Sami Fortune, ancient jewellery specialist.
Ca. AD 1200 - 1400.A silver ring with an oval bezel engraved with a heraldic shield divided into four quadrants. Two quadrants contain paired chevrons, while the others feature horizontal bands interspersed with animal motifs. A beaded border encircles the shield. The hoop is broad and thick, tapering gradually towards the back.For similar see: Bagot J., El legado de Hefesto: A Memorial to a Private Collection of Ancient Rings and Glyptics, n. 652.Size: D:17.93mm / US: 7 3/4 / UK: P; Weight: 9.77gProvenance: Property of a London Ancient art collector, formerly in a London private collection, formerly acquired on the UK art market since the 1970s.
Ca. AD 100 - 300.A red intaglio with an octagonal shape engraved with a pair of clasped hands - dextrarum iunctio, a symbol of union and fidelity, with shallow incisions defining the fingers and wrists. The intaglio is set in the bezel of a gold ring with a tapering profile and a slightly faceted surface.For similar see: Bagot J., El legado de Hefesto: A Memorial to a Private Collection of Ancient Rings and Glyptics, n. 370, 399, 412; The British Museum, Museum number 1859,1129.22.Size: D:18.34mm / US: 8 1/4 / UK: Q; Weight: 6.25gProvenance: Private UK collection; previously acquired on the German art market in the 1980s. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.This piece is accompanied by an authentication statement by Sami Fortune, ancient jewellery specialist.
Ca. AD 1200 - 1300. A silver merchant's seal ring composed of a solid, rounded hoop with chamfered shoulders. The protruding bezel features an engraved geometric design of interlocking lines forming a symmetrical pattern.For similar see: El Legado de Hefesto, n. 644Size: D:18.54mm / US: 8 1/2 / UK: Q 1/2; Weight: 13gProvenance: Private UK collection; previously acquired on the UK art market in the 1990s.
Ca. AD 1000 - 1100.A silver-gilt ring with a broad circular bezel depicting dragon Fafnir. A raised border encircles the beast. The hoop is slender and plain, with a rounded profile that flares slightly towards the shoulders.Size: D:19.56mm / US: 9 3/4 / UK: T; Weight: 4.79gProvenance: Property of a London Ancient art collector, formerly in a London private collection, formerly acquired on the UK art market since the 1970s.This piece is accompanied by an authentication statement by Sami Fortune, ancient jewellery specialist.
Ca. AD 100 - 300. A gold ring with a rounded hoop that widens towards a bezel set with a two-layered cameo depicting a right-facing bust of a theatre actor. The face is carved in the upper white layer, contrasting with the dark background. The actor's exaggerated features include a prominent nose, open mouth, and deep-set eyes. Curled hair is arranged in thick locks framing the forehead and extending to the nape. Draped clothing is rendered with shallow incised folds below the neck.Size: D:19.56mm / US: 9 3/4 / UK: T; Weight: 6.06gProvenance: Private UK collection; previously in a South East German collection 1980s-1990s. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.This piece is accompanied by an authentication statement by Sami Fortune, ancient jewellery specialist.
Ca. 100 BC - AD 100. A red jasper intaglio engraved with a left-facing bust of Alexander the Great depicted as Heracles, wearing a lion skin tied around his neck. The intaglio is set within a broad bronze ring with a thick, rounded band tapering to the back.For similar see: Bagot J., El legado de Hefesto: A Memorial to a Private Collection of Ancient Rings and Glyptics, n. 415.Size: 6mm x L 1/2mm; Weight: 11.78gProvenance: Private UK collection; From an old British collection formed in the 1990s. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.
Ca. AD 700.A silver ring with a rectangular bezel engraved with pseudo-script arranged in two horizontal lines. The characters are composed of linear and curved strokes. The hoop is solid, widening gradually towards the bezel.Size: D:16.31mm / US: 5 3/4 / UK: L; Weight: 3.80gProvenance: Property of a London Ancient art collector, formerly in a London private collection, formerly acquired on the UK art market since the 1970s.This piece is accompanied by an authentication statement by Sami Fortune, ancient jewellery specialist.
Ca. AD 800 - 1100. A gold ring with a rectangular bezel featuring a central incised curvilinear motif with fluid lines. Two angular projections extend from the longer sides of the bezel, creating a frame. The shoulders taper gently towards the back of the ring and are decorated with linear incisions forming symmetrical patterns. The hoop is slender and slightly rounded on the exterior.Size: D:16.51mm / US: 6 / UK: L 1/2; Weight: 5.68gProvenance: Private UK collection; Ex. French art market; J. Denier 1980s. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.
Ca. AD 800 - 1200.A silver ring with a circular bezel engraved with a Greek cross enclosed within an angular border. The round hoop expands at the shoulders, where pointed protrusions extend outward, each decorated with a pair of circular indentations. A raised flat knob with a rosette motif is positioned at the back of the hoop.For similar see: The British Museum, Museum number 2013,6001.3344.Size: D:17.32mm / US: 7 / UK: N 1/2; Weight: 9.21gProvenance: Private UK collection; previously acquired on the UK art market in the 1990s.
Ca. AD 1400 .A finger ring with four oval bezels integrated into the band. One depicts a pair of hands with elongated fingers positioned symmetrically, the other shows crossed hands, a third features a stylised heart, and the last contains an Aquila standard. Each segment is separated by vertical ridges with parallel grooves.Size: D:19.96mm / US: 10 1/4 / UK: U; Weight: 6.89gProvenance: Property of a London Ancient art collector, formerly in a London private collection, formerly acquired on the UK art market since the 1970s.This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter. This piece is accompanied by an authentication statement by Sami Fortune, ancient jewellery specialist.
New Kingdom, 18th - 20th Dynasty, Ca. 1550 - 1070 BC (Papyrus pot), Roman Period, Ca. 100 BC - AD 100 (Harpocrates). A mould-formed pottery papyrus pot with raised petal-like motifs encircling the base and two slender branches extending downward, each adorned with delicate petals. A pierced ring handle is present on the side. Accompanying the vessel is Harpocrates statuette, depicted in a relaxed pose and with a finger to his lips.For similar see: The Museum of Fine Arts, Budapest, Inventory number 84.288.A. Exhibited: The Lily Place Collection of the Minneapolis Institute of Art from 1928 to 1958 and at the Robert and Frances Fullerton Museum of Art (RAFFMA) at California State University, San Bernardino from 1998 to 2023 (Papyrus pot). The Minneapolis Museum of Art and the Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA) (Harpocrates).Size: 80-100mm x 35-40mm; Weight: 115gProvenance: (left) Collection of Dr. W. Benson Harer, Los Angeles, California, USA; Exhibited in the Robert and Frances Fullerton Museum of Art (RAFFMA), California State University, San Bernardino from 1998 to 2023, reference number EL01.087.1998; Ex. Superior Gallery, Los Angeles, California, USA, 1976; Ex. L. Blumka collection, 1958; Ex. Minneapolis Institute of Art, bequeathed by Ms. Lily Place, 1928, ref. no. 28.189; Ex. Cairo Suq, Cairo, Egypt. (right) Dr. W. Benson Harer, Los Angeles, California, USA; Ex. Superior Gallery, Los Angeles, California, USA, 1976; Ex. L. Blumka collection, purchased in 1958; Ex. Minneapolis Institute of Art from 1928 to 1958, bequeathed by Ms. Lily Place, 1928, ref. nos. 28.24.162 and 25.327; Ex. Cairo Suq, Egypt; Published in "Temple, Tomb, and Dwelling", fig. 78b. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.
Old Kingdom, Ca. 2600 - 2200 BC. An alabaster jar with a globular body that tapers slightly towards a ring base. The shoulder curves smoothly into a short cylindrical neck, leading to a broad, everted rim with a rounded lip. A subtle ridge encircles the upper section just below the neck. The surface displays natural veining and tonal variations typical of alabaster, with a smooth, polished finish. Reviewed by Simone Musso, consultant curator for Egyptian antiquities at the Stibbert Museum, Florence, Italy, member of the Nuri Archaeological Expedition.For similar see: Lightbody D.I., Egyptian Alabaster: New Light on the Alabaster Vessels of Ancient Egypt, Vessel 3, pg. 39.Size: 100mm x 95mm; Weight: 400gProvenance: Private European collection; formerly acquired on the London art market in 2002.
Ca. AD 1600.A silver ring with a circular bezel featuring a raised skull at its centre, its hollowed eye sockets and nasal cavity framed by a convex forehead and defined cheekbones. The surrounding field is inscribed with "MEMENTO MORI" interspersed with small floral motifs. The hoop is plain and broadens slightly at the shoulders and then at the back again. The reverse of the bezel bears a relief of clasped hands.Size: D:18.75mm / US: 8 3/4 / UK: R; Weight: 9.99gProvenance: Property of a London Ancient art collector, formerly in a London private collection, formerly acquired on the UK art market since the 1970s. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.This piece is accompanied by an authentication statement by Sami Fortune, ancient jewellery specialist.
Ca. AD 200 - 400. An oval green intaglio engraved with two winged Erotes facing each other, one seated on the right and the other standing on the left. The intaglio is set in a gold ring with a tapering hoop that is rounded on the exterior, widening at the shoulders before narrowing towards the back.Size: D:17.93mm / US: 7 3/4 / UK: P; Weight: 4.85gProvenance: Private UK collection; previously in a South East German collection 1980s-1990s. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.This piece is accompanied by an authentication statement by Sami Fortune, ancient jewellery specialist.
Late Period, Ca. 664 - 332 BC.A faience ring with a bezel in the form of a scarab. Its back is divided by a central ridge separating the elytra. The head is rounded, with incised lines indicating the clypeus and eyes. The legs extend along the sides, with the forelegs curving forward and the middle and hind legs folding beneath the body. The hoop of the ring is wide and solid, flaring slightly at the shoulders, where a pair of stylised lotus flowers are depicted in relief.For similar see: The Petrie Museum of Egyptian Archaeology, Accession Number LDUCE-UC58364.Size: D:16.1mm / US: 5 1/2 / UK: K 1/2; Weight: 7.39gProvenance: Private collection, London. UK; Ex. Georges Halphen collection, France, 1980s. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.This piece is accompanied by an authentication statement by Simone Musso, consultant curator for Egyptian antiquities at the Stibbert Museum, Florence, Italy, member of the Nuri Archaeological Expedition.
Ca. AD 500 - 600.A silver ring with a flat circular bezel engraved with a monogram composed of intersecting elements. A small cross is positioned above. The hoop is slender and unadorned.For similar see: Bagot J., El legado de Hefesto: A Memorial to a Private Collection of Ancient Rings and Glyptics, n. 595; Christie's, Live Auction 1164, Ancient Jewellery, Lot 654.Size: D:18.14mm / US: 8 / UK: P 1/2; Weight: 4.19gProvenance: Private UK collection; previously acquired on the UK art market in the 1990s.
Ca. AD 600 - 900.A gold ring with a flat, narrow bezel engraved with an ankusha symbol, a stylised representation of an elephant goad associated with Hindu and Buddhist traditions. The symbol consists of a curving form intersected by a horizontal line with short perpendicular strokes at each end. The hoop is thin and tapers gently towards the back.Size: D:14.88mm / US: 3 3/4 / UK: H; Weight: 2.64gProvenance: Private UK collection; Ex. French art market; J. Denier 1980s.
Ca. AD 800 - 1000. A ring formed from a flattened silver rod with a broad, flat-section band that tapers at both ends into a thin wire. The ends are twisted together at the back, securing the band. The exterior is decorated with two horizontal rows of stamped triangles. Each triangle contains three raised circular elements and is framed by a border of small punched circles.For similar see: The British Museum, Museum number 2002,0713.1.Size: D:18.95mm / US: 9 / UK: R 1/2; Weight: 7.36gProvenance: Private UK collection; previously acquired on the German art market in the 1980s.
Ca. 400 - 300 BC.A gold ring with a round-section band and a flat, oval bezel decorated with a relief depiction of a sphinx facing left, next to a tall amphora. The sphinx, shown in a crouching stance, has an elongated body, muscular hind legs, and a curling tail. Its wings extend upward and outward, with individual feathers rendered in parallel lines. The head, depicted in profile, has a well-defined nose, prominent lips, and a large eye. A beaded necklace encircles the neck. The amphora, standing to the left, has a narrow body, an elongated neck, and twin handles. A linear groundline extends beneath the figure.For similar see: Bagot J., El legado de Hefesto: A Memorial to a Private Collection of Ancient Rings and Glyptics, n. 168.Size: D:19.35mm / US: 9 1/2 / UK: S 1/2; Weight: 10.51gProvenance: Private London collection; Ex German art market, 1960s - 1990s. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter. This piece comes with an authentication report by Sami Fortune, ancient jewellery specialist.
Ca. AD 100 - 200.A gold ring with a rounded hoop that broadens at the shoulders, forming an integrated bezel set with an oval red jasper intaglio carved with the profile of a noblewoman facing left. Her hair is arranged in parallel rows, pulled back into a low bun. The facial features are delicately rendered, including an angular nose, full lips, and a slightly rounded chin. A draped garment is visible at the neckline, with folds indicated by shallow engraving.For similar see: Bagot J., El legado de Hefesto: A Memorial to a Private Collection of Ancient Rings and Glyptics, n. 301, 334; Christie's, Live Auction 1164, Ancient Jewellery, Lot 647; Christie's, Live Auction 12805, Ancient Jewellery: Wearable, Lot 9.Size: D:17.93mm / US: 7 3/4 / UK: P; Weight: 4.69gProvenance: Private UK collection; previously acquired on the German art market in the 1980s. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.This piece is accompanied by an authentication statement by Sami Fortune, ancient jewellery specialist.
Ca. 2500 - 2000 BC. A large pottery jar with a broad, rounded body that tapers towards a low ring base. The exterior is embellished with a decorative scheme executed in dark pigment. A continuous band of horizontal lines encircles the midsection, separating the undecorated lower portion from the upper section, which features a series of geometric motifs. These include rectangular panels with nested concentric squares enclosing a diagonally divided central area. Between the panels, groups of short, curving lines are arranged in vertical sequences. Above the geometric panels, a band of alternating diamond and triangular patterns runs below the rim.For similar see: Ceramics and Terracotta figurine from Balochistan of the Katolec Collection, fig. 64, n. 4.Size: 300mm x 450mm; Weight: 7.1kgProvenance: Property of a West London gentleman; previously in a collection formed on the UK/International art market in the 1990s. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.
Ca. 330 - 300 BC. A collection of three Xenon ware vessels, each with a black-glazed surface and added red-painted decoration. The first vessel on the left is a small kantharos with a rounded body and two high-arching handles extending from the shoulder to the rim. The midsection is decorated with a laurel wreath composed of elongated leaves stretching across the body. The second vessel is a skyphos with a deep, slightly flaring cup, a ring base, and two D-shaped handles. Its exterior is decorated with a series of horizontal bands enclosing rows of vertical strokes and circular motifs. The third vessel is a cup with a deep body, an everted rim, and a small loop handle at the side, decorated with a scrolling tendril motif at the front.For similar see: The Metropolitan Museum of Art, Object Number: 06.1021.218; The Louvre Museum, Collection number: ED 509, ED 381; Christie's, Live Auction 7207, Antiquities, Lot 248 (decoration).Size: 50-70mm x 65-65mm; Weight: 135gProvenance: Property of a central London gallery, previously acquired on the Dutch art market; previously acquired on the Belgium art market; Daniel Bogaerts, Brussels, 1995.
Ca. AD 200 - 600. A gold ring with a rounded hoop that thickens towards the bezel, set with a circular intaglio engraved with a frontal depiction of a bull's head. The animal’s face is defined by curved horns, a prominent snout, and large eyes.Size: D:20.37mm / US: 10 5/8 / UK: V; Weight: 4.41gProvenance: Private UK collection; previously acquired on the UK art market in the 1990s. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.This piece is accompanied by an authentication statement by Sami Fortune, ancient jewellery specialist.
Ca. AD 600 - 900. A bronze ring with a broad, slightly carinated hoop that widens towards the flat bezel, which has small lateral D-shaped protrusions on both sides. The central area features an engraved cross enclosed within a double cross-shaped border, surrounded by small, evenly spaced dots. The shoulders are decorated with linear patterns.For similar see: The British Museum, Museum number 2013,6001.3344.Size: D:16.1mm / US: 5 1/2 / UK: K 1/2; Weight: 4gProvenance: Private UK collection; previously acquired on the Holland art market in the 1990s.
Ca. AD 1400 - 1600. A silver ring with a broad bezel engraved with a depiction of a griffon standing with outstretched wings and its head turned to the left. Linear and beaded borders encircle the image. The smooth hoop tapers towards the back.Size: D:18.75mm / US: 8 3/4 / UK: R; Weight: 8.56gProvenance: Property of a London Ancient art collector, formerly in a London private collection, formerly acquired on the UK art market since the 1970s.This piece is accompanied by an authentication statement by Sami Fortune, ancient jewellery specialist.
Ca. 2500 - 2000 BC. A terracotta jar with a biconical body that tapers towards a ring base and a short neck with a flaring opening. The shoulder is encircled by a decorative frieze depicting two pairs of opposing caprids with elongated bodies and distinctive curved horns extending backward. Their necks are accentuated with a linear pattern, while solid black areas define the rest of their bodies. The background is filled with a hatched pattern. Parallel lines frame the upper and lower edges of the scene, separating it from the undecorated sections of the jar.For similar see: Ceramics and Terracotta figurine from Balochistan of the Katolec Collection, f. 57 (shape), f. 62, n. 20 (decoration).Size: 170mm x 170mm; Weight: 940gProvenance: Property of a West London gentleman; previously in a collection formed on the UK/International art market in the 1990s.
Ca. AD 500 - 800.A flat-section gold ring with a hoop that slightly widens towards the bezel, which has an angular profile. The bezel is decorated with small circular indentations arranged across its surface.Size: D:12mm / US: 44928 / UK: A; Weight: 0.71gProvenance: Private UK collection; previously in a South East German collection 1980s-1990s. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.
Ca. AD 200. An oval chalcedony intaglio engraved with a standing male figure on the left, shown in profile with a forward-leaning posture. His head features pointed elements suggestive of a satyr, and his left arm is extended towards a larger quadruped in front of him. This animal, possibly a horse or mule, is shown in profile with its head slightly lowered and standing on its hind legs. Below, a smaller quadruped, potentially a dog, appears in a dynamic stance with bent legs and a lifted tail. The intaglio is secured within a gold ring with a raised bezel and a carinated hoop.Size: D:20.37mm / US: 10 5/8 / UK: V; Weight: 4.89gProvenance: Private UK collection; previously in a South East German collection 1980s-1990s. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.This piece is accompanied by an authentication statement by Sami Fortune, ancient jewellery specialist.
Ca. AD 600.A rectangular red carnelian intaglio engraved with a large monogram, framed by a raised gold border. It is set within a gold ring, with a band composed of seven circular segments, each engraved with a cross at the centre and connected by small rounded gold beads on the outer edges.For similar see: Bagot J., El legado de Hefesto: A Memorial to a Private Collection of Ancient Rings and Glyptics, n. 595; Christie's, Live Auction 1164, Ancient Jewellery, Lot 654 (monogram).Size: D:18.54mm / US: 8 1/2 / UK: Q 1/2; Weight: 7.75gProvenance: Private UK collection; previously in a South East German collection 1980s-1990s. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.This piece is accompanied by an authentication statement by Sami Fortune, ancient jewellery specialist.
Ca. AD 500 - 700. A silver ring with a circular bezel engraved with a Greek inscription in three horizontal lines. The hoop is slender, plain, and of round cross-section.Size: D:18.54mm / US: 8 1/2 / UK: Q 1/2; Weight: 2.35gProvenance: Private UK collection; previously acquired on the Holland art market in the 1990s.
Ca. 350 - 280 BC. A group of three terracotta Xenon ware oinochoai, each with a black-glazed globular body, a trefoil mouth, a short handle, and a ring foot. The oinochoe on the left is decorated with a scrolling tendril motif extending across the body. The middle one displays a central palmette with curving tendrils and the oinochoe on the right features a swan in profile, enclosed within a rectangular frame.For similar see: The Metropolitan Museum of Art, Object Number: 1972.11.5.Size: 60-70mm x 40-55mm; Weight: 155gProvenance: Property of a central London gallery, previously acquired on the Dutch art market; previously acquired on the Belgium art market; Daniel Bogaerts, Brussels, 1995.
Ca. Late 2nd century AD.A carnelian intaglio engraved with a female portrait in profile, facing left. The elaborate hairstyle is adorned with a laurel wreath, with braids resting on the shoulders. Facial features are delicately carved, including a straight nose, full lips, and a well-defined chin. The intaglio is set in a gold ring with broad, angular shoulders tapering into a smooth, rounded hoop.For similar see: Bagot J., El legado de Hefesto: A Memorial to a Private Collection of Ancient Rings and Glyptics, Cat. 372.Size: D:19.15mm / US: 9 1/4 / UK: S; Weight: 8.95gProvenance: Private UK collection; previously in a South East German collection 1980s-1990s. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.This piece is accompanied by an authentication statement by Sami Fortune, ancient jewellery specialist.
Ca. AD 100 - 200.A dark green jasper intaglio engraved with a standing female figure identified as the goddess Fortuna, swaying to the side while holding a cornucopia, with a rudder positioned beside her. It is set within an oval-shaped cell with a raised edge of a silver ring featuring a broad, flat-section hoop that is slightly rounded on the outside and tapers towards the back.For similar see: The Princeton University Art Museum, Object Number: y1952-137.Size: D:17.73mm / US: 7 1/2 / UK: O 1/2; Weight: 12gProvenance: Private UK collection; previously acquired on the UK art market in the 1990s.
Ca. AD 300.An oval-shaped red intaglio depicting a hippocampus, framed by a raised border with a twisted rope motif. It is set within a silver ring, with shoulders extending into openwork volutes that merge into the hoop, which is slightly rounded on the exterior.For similar see: Bagot J., El legado de Hefesto: A Memorial to a Private Collection of Ancient Rings and Glyptics, n. 271.Size: D:17.12mm / US: 6 3/4 / UK: N; Weight: 4.49gProvenance: Private UK collection; previously acquired on the UK art market in the 1990s.
Ca. AD 100 - 300. An oval carnelian intaglio depicting Jupiter in profile facing right. The engraving shows a bearded male figure with a strong, well-defined jawline, a prominent nose, and wavy hair arranged in thick locks framing the forehead and extending to the nape. The beard is rendered with parallel incisions. The intaglio is set within a gold ring with a rounded exterior and broad, smoothly tapering shoulders.Size: D:19.15mm / US: 9 1/4 / UK: S; Weight: 4.77gProvenance: Private UK collection; previously in a South East German collection 1980s-1990s. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.This piece is accompanied by an authentication statement by Sami Fortune, ancient jewellery specialist.
French platinum diamond and sapphire ring. French marks on the exterior of the band. Diamond weight approximately 0.5ct Old European cut. Sapphire weight approximately 0.4ct calibre cut Nice clean stones throughout. Total gross weight is approximately 3.35g Size N. Condition report Good.
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