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Lot 368
Art-Deco-Ring Navette, 585er GG, wohl deutsch, um 1920 schlanke Schiene mit spitzovalem Kopf, besetzt mit zentralem blauen Stein, umgeben von 14 weißen kleinen Diamantrosen, ca. 2,2g brutto, RG 48, Alters- und Tragespuren Art-Deco-ring, 585 gold, poss. german, ca. 1920 set with central blue stone, surrounded by 14 rose cut diamonds, ca. 2,2g in total, size 48, signs of age and wear
Lot 311
An emerald and diamond 3-stone ring, the central oval mixed cut emerald (measuring 8.5mm x 6.5mm x 5mm), with a round brilliant cut diamond to each side (weighing approx. 0.25ct), all claw set to a plain polished yellow metal shank stamped '18C', ring size O 1/2, weight 4.7gms Please note: The central emerald has not been tested and we cannot give an indication of it's origin.Condition reports can be found attached to your lot of interest once a request has been submitted, and can be found attached to the lot at auctions.trevanionanddean.com. Please only bid if you are entirely satisfied with the condition of your lot. The absence of a condition report does not guarantee that the lot is free from faults or defects.
Lot 270
A Victorian/Edwardian emerald and diamond 18ct gold ring, the central rectangular step cut emerald (measuring 5mm x 2.5mm), with a further rectangular step cut emerald to either side (measuring 3mm x 2mm), interspersed by four round old cut diamonds, all claw set in yellow gold to scrolling gallery mount and shoulders, continuing to a plain polished yellow gold shank, ring size N 1/2, weight 2.7gms CONDITION REPORT: Overall condition is fair. Emeralds show signs of oil treatment or coating. Moderate wear the the facet edges on all stones, general scratching and small chips to all stone faces, large rack running across outer facets of central stone. All diamonds are present and in tact. Some wear to the claws, mostly concentrated to claws on the emeralds. Scrolling gallery in good order, no signs of splitting or repair. Moderate thinning to the shank concentrated to the bottom. No signs of thinning, denting or repair.Hallmarks for London, however date latter is worn.
Lot 254
A selection of gold and yellow metal charms, to include a yellow metal articulated fish with red stone set eyes, 37mm long, a yellow metal fish with turquoise set eyes, 20mm long, a yellow metal charm in the form of a tram on a turntable, stamped '14K' to base', 18mm long, a yellow metal maple leaf charm, stamped '10K' to reverse, 18mm diameter, and a 9ct gold poodle charm with attached St Christopher fob, 18mm long, gross weight of group 15gms (5) Condition reports can be found attached to your lot of interest once a request has been submitted, and can be found attached to the lot at auctions.trevanionanddean.com. Please only bid if you are entirely satisfied with the condition of your lot. The absence of a condition report does not guarantee that the lot is free from faults or defects.
Lot 245
A diamond and sapphire three-stone ring, the central oval mixed cut sapphire measuring 7mm x 5mm, with a round brilliant cut diamond to either side measuring approximately 0.20 carats each, all claw set in white metal, set to a plain polished 18ct yellow gold shank, ring size L, weight 3.6gms For condition information please view this lot on our website HERE.Please note, we do not publish any condition reports on the-saleroom.com, all requested condition reports will be available to view on trevanionanddean.com Condition reports can be found attached to your lot of interest once a request has been submitted, and can be found attached to the lot at auctions.trevanionanddean.com. Please only bid if you are entirely satisfied with the condition of your lot. The absence of a condition report does not guarantee that the lot is free from faults or defects.
Lot 297
A 9ct gold stone set fob charm, comprising a circular faceted citrine coloured gemstone measuring 18mm diameter, set to a 9ct gold pierced scrolling mount, 28mm high, together with a 9ct gold garnet set fob charm, 34mm high, and a Victorian 9ct gold hardstone set swivel fob charm, 35mm long (3) Condition reports can be found attached to your lot of interest once a request has been submitted, and can be found attached to the lot at auctions.trevanionanddean.com. Please only bid if you are entirely satisfied with the condition of your lot. The absence of a condition report does not guarantee that the lot is free from faults or defects.
Lot 324
An early 20th century ruby and diamond 18ct gold ring, the central untested oval mixed cut ruby measuring 5.8mm x 4.5mm, with a further untested oval mixed cut ruby to each side, interspersed by four small old cut diamonds, all claw set in 18ct yellow gold to scrolling shoulders and plain polished shank, hallmarks for Birmingham 1914, ring size L, weight 3.6gms CONDITION REPORT: Please note that these stones are untested, but have been assessed as rubies. One of the outer stones is suspected to be a synthetic ruby replacement. The central stone has flat, reflective inclusions running parallel to the table facet, which may indicate that the stone is a doublet or synthetic. Due to the setting, we are unable to detect a join.Overall condition is fair. The central and one outer stone show wear to the facet edges and some scratching. Suspected synthetic replacement is in good order, showing no chipping, wear and scratching. Most claws are secure and in tact, claws to one of the outer stones are heavy worn (right hand side on first photograph). One diamond shows a crack running from the table to the girdle. Some general scratching and chipping across all diamonds. Gallery and shoulders in good order, no thinning, splitting or repair. Shank in good order, no signs of splitting, thinning or repair.
Lot 277
A 14ct gold peridot set dress ring, the central mixed pear cut peridot (measuring 8mm x 5mm), claw set to a spiral border surround of stylized calla lilies, ring size N, together with an amethyst set 9ct gold dress ring, the central oval mixed cut stone (measuring 13mm x 9mm), ring size P, gross weight of group 9.0gms (2) Condition reports can be found attached to your lot of interest once a request has been submitted, and can be found attached to the lot at auctions.trevanionanddean.com. Please only bid if you are entirely satisfied with the condition of your lot. The absence of a condition report does not guarantee that the lot is free from faults or defects.
Lot 65
Champa, 10th-13th century. The richly decorated ring set with an oval garnet at the top and two small amethysts flanking the central stone, the ring band with fine repoussé showing recumbent elephants on the shoulder and scrolling designs as well as small gold beads at the top. Not only is the elephant the mount of the Hindu god Indra – elephant heads were also a very common architectural ornament in Cham architecture and consequently a beloved design motif in Cham jewelry.Provenance: Ex-Collection of The Zelnik István Southeast Asian Gold Museum. Institutional art collection in Belgium, acquired from the above.Condition: Good condition with expected traces of age and wear as well as soil encrustations, the central stone with some natural inclusions.Weight: 10.1 gDimensions: Size 3.1 x 3.1 cm, Inner Diameter 2.5 cmPublished: Gold Treasures of the Cham Kingdoms from the Collection of Dr. Zelnik Volume 2, no. 32 (page 107), Budapest 2008.Assay data: Gold 67-68 %, Silver 30-31 % (traces of copper and zinc).Literature comparison: A similar piece is published in The Zelnik István Southeast Asian Gold Museum, page 59, Budapest 2013. 
Lot 84
Pyu city-states, 2nd-10th century. The ring with broad shoulders, set with a rectangular ruby intaglio showing a mythical beast and decorated with small gold beads.Provenance: Ex-Collection of The Zelnik István Southeast Asian Gold Museum. Institutional art collection in Belgium, acquired from the above.Condition: Good condition with minor traces of age and wear, the central stone with some natural inclusions.Weight: 5.9 gDimensions: Size 2.8 x 2.8 cm, Inner Diameter 2.1 cmAlloy composition range: Gold between 17-22 karat, the remainder consisting of various metals commensurate with the period. 
Lot 104
Samon Valley culture, 800 BC-200 AD. The translucent stone of a pale to iron red color with natural dark and light inclusions, finely carved and incised to represent a deity standing upright with the legs close together and the arms folded in front of the chest. Pierced through the sides to allow suspension as a pendant. This piece was personally examined by Burmese American archaeologist and gemologist Terence Tan, a leading expert in Pyu art and Burmese gemstones, and Hungarian gemologist Dr. József Takács. Their analysis finds that the stone is an agate of a very rare color and the talisman is original, ancient, cut by hand with carving, chiseling, boring, and grinding. The color is original and natural. The stone has been cleaned in a tumbler and re-polished by hand to a smooth and shiny surface. There are clear marks of authentic ancient craftsmanship. The holes are ancient, handmade, irregular, and funnel-shaped. A certificate signed by Dr. Zelnik attesting to the above will be handed to the winning bidder upon request.Provenance: Ex-Collection of The Zelnik István Southeast Asian Gold Museum. Institutional art collection in Belgium, acquired from the above.Condition: Very good condition with minor traces of age and wear.Weight: 41.1 gDimensions: Height 5.2 cm 
Lot 60
Ancient region of Bactria, Kushan period or earlier, 100 BC-100 AD. The gold ornaments each of floral form, seven with five petals and four with four twolobed petals. Four of the ornaments set with a garnet in the center. All cut from gold foil and with impressions due to thread pressing the ornament to the garment. These pieces likely come from Tomb VII or VIII at Tillya Tepe, as these tombs were not excavated due to civil war and later raided by the Afghan population and distributed among their families.Provenance: Private collection of a German artist and collector living in Southeast Asia, assembled over time through purchases in Mazar-i-Sharif and at the Afghan market in Peshawar.Condition: Good condition with minor traces of age and wear, some minor dents and bending, seven of the ornaments missing the central stone, one ornament missing two petals, a petal on another ornament has been reattached and is loose.Weight: 5.0 g (total)Dimensions: Size approx. 2.5 x 2.5 cm (each) 
Lot 15
Champa, 15th-18th century. The finely worked repoussé gold top element depicting two dancing male deities surrounded by scrolling cloud designs and set with an oval gemstone in the center between them, the comb crafted from silver.Provenance: Ex-Collection of The Zelnik István Southeast Asian Gold Museum. Institutional art collection in Belgium, acquired from the above.Condition: Good condition with minor traces of age and wear, a small loss to the gold top element gemstone setting, the stone with some natural inclusions.Weight: 44.4 gDimensions: Size 6.5 x 7 cmAlloy composition range: Gold 64-72 %, Silver 24-28 %, Copper 2-4 %. 
Lot 109
Pyu city-states, 2nd-10th century. The semi-translucent stone of a black color with white bands and natural dark-brown inclusions, skillfully carved and incised as a dog with a bushy bifurcated tail obscuring its hind legs. Pierced through the dog’s neck and tail to allow for suspension as a pendant.This piece was personally examined by Burmese American archaeologist and gemologist Terence Tan, a leading expert in Pyu art and Burmese gemstones, and Hungarian gemologist Dr. József Takács. Their analysis finds that the stone is a very rare, beautiful, and natural banded black agate with natural white stripes and the talisman is original, ancient, cut by hand with carving, boring and grinding. The color is original and natural, with no trace of dying in the material and microcracks. The stone has been cleaned by hand using organic oil and its surface is smooth and polished, while the fine ancient patina has been preserved. The marks of primitive tools are clearly visible on the surface. The holes are ancient, handmade, irregular, funnel-shaped, executed from both sides using iron needles. A certificate signed by Dr. Zelnik attesting to the above will be handed to the winning bidder upon request.Provenance: Ex-Collection of The Zelnik István Southeast Asian Gold Museum. Institutional art collection in Belgium, acquired from the above.Condition: Very good condition with minor traces of age and wear, one tiny natural fissure to the tail.Weight: 15.4 gDimensions: Length 4.3 cmLiterature comparison: A very similar dog talisman is published in Burmese Gemstone Amulets and Talismans Volume 1 (part of the series From the Collection of Dr. Zelnik), page 168, Budapest 2016. 
Lot 66
Champa, 10th-13th century. The richly decorated ring set with an oval amethyst at the top flanked by two smaller gemstones (zircon and aventurine), the ring band with fine repoussé showing stylized tiger heads on the shoulder and scrolling cloud designs at the top.Provenance: Ex-Collection of The Zelnik István Southeast Asian Gold Museum. Institutional art collection in Belgium, acquired from the above.Condition: Good condition with expected traces of age and wear as well as soil encrustations, the central stone with some natural inclusions.Weight: 12.5 gDimensions: Size 3.6 x 3.5 cm, Inner Diameter 2.5 cmPublished: Gold Treasures of the Cham Kingdoms from the Collection of Dr. Zelnik Volume 2, no. 24 (page 104), Budapest 2008.Assay data: Gold 67-68 %, Silver 20-30 %, Copper 1-2 % (traces of iron and zinc).  
Lot 121
Pyu city-states, 2nd-10th century. The translucent stone finely carved and neatly incised as an elephant, its stubby trunk and tusks giving it a compact shape. Pierced through the elephant’s forehead and behind allowing for suspension as a pendant.This piece was personally examined by Burmese American archaeologist and gemologist Terence Tan, a leading expert in Pyu art and Burmese gemstones, and Hungarian gemologist Dr. József Takács. Their analysis finds that the stone is a rock crystal and the talisman is original, ancient, cut by hand with carving, chiseling, boring, and grinding. The color is natural. There are sandy deposits in the recesses of the surface. The stone has been cleaned in a tumbler and repolished by hand. There are marks of authentic ancient craftsmanship and use of primitive tools. The holes are ancient, handmade, and irregular. A certificate signed by Dr. Zelnik attesting to the above will be handed to the winning bidder upon request.Provenance: Ex-Collection of The Zelnik István Southeast Asian Gold Museum. Institutional art collection in Belgium, acquired from the above.Condition: Very good condition with minor traces of age and wear.Weight: 42.5 gDimensions: Size 2.8 x 4 cmPublished: Burmese Gemstone Amulets and Talismans Volume 1 (part of the series From the Collection of Dr. Zelnik), page 240-241, Budapest 2016.Literature comparison: An almost identical piece is published in Burmese Gemstone Amulets and Talismans Volume 1 (part of the series From the Collection of Dr. Zelnik), page 227, Budapest 2016. 
Lot 108
Pyu city-states, 2nd-10th century. The opaque stone of a black tone, finely carved to represent a leopard seated upright with all four paws on the ground, the tail only indicated by fine incision work. Pierced through the sides to allow suspension as a pendant.This piece was personally examined by Burmese American archaeologist and gemologist Terence Tan, a leading expert in Pyu art and Burmese gemstones, and Hungarian gemologist Dr. József Takács. Their analysis finds that the stone is a black agate (onyx) and the talisman is original, ancient, cut by hand with carving, chiseling, boring and grinding. The color is natural. The stone has been cleaned by hand. There are sandy deposits in the recesses of the surface. There are no traces of dye on the surface of the stone. The marks of authentic ancient craftsmanship are clearly visible. The holes are ancient, handmade, irregular, funnel-shaped, with no trace of intervention at a later period. A certificate signed by Dr. Zelnik attesting to the above will be handed to the winning bidder upon request.Provenance: Ex-Collection of The Zelnik István Southeast Asian Gold Museum. Institutional art collection in Belgium, acquired from the above.Condition: Very good condition with minor traces of age and wear.Weight: 60.4 gDimensions: Height 6.2 cm 
Lot 110
Pyu city-states, 2nd-10th century. The opaque stone of a black color with white and bluish grey bands, finely carved as a small frog, its legs compactly placed as if it were about to jump. Pierced through the frog’s head and behind for suspension as a pendant.This piece was personally examined by Burmese American archaeologist and gemologist Terence Tan, a leading expert in Pyu art and Burmese gemstones, and Hungarian gemologist Dr. József Takács. Their analysis finds that the stone is an extremely rare natural banded eye agate and the talisman is original, ancient, cut by hand with carving, chiseling, boring and grinding. The color is original and natural. The stone has been cleaned and re-polished by hand and its surface is smooth and shiny. There are no traces of later dying in the recesses of the stone. The holes are ancient, handmade, irregular, and funnel-shaped. A certificate signed by Dr. Zelnik attesting to the above will be handed to the winning bidder upon request.Provenance: Ex-Collection of The Zelnik István Southeast Asian Gold Museum. Institutional art collection in Belgium, acquired from the above.Condition: Very good condition with minor traces of age and wear.Weight: 22.1 gDimensions: Size 1.5 x 3.5 cmLiterature comparison: A similar talisman is published in Burmese Gemstone Amulets and Talismans Volume 1 (part of the series From the Collection of Dr. Zelnik), pages 54/55, Budapest 2016. 
Lot 75
Pyu city-states, 2nd-5th century. The ring with broad shoulders and a flat oval top carved with a fish in water under the crescent moon, the stone of good clarity with some natural inclusions.Provenance: Ex-Collection of The Zelnik István Southeast Asian Gold Museum. Institutional art collection in Belgium, acquired from the above. Condition: Excellent condition with only few minor traces of age and wear.Weight: 6.9 gDimensions: Size 2.7 x 3 cm, Inner Diameter 1.2 cm 
Lot 85
Burma, 8th-10th century. The top of the ring bearing a stone intaglio depicting a warrior or dignitary wearing a large hat or helmet, cut into a dark red agate, the broad shoulder and ring top further decorated with a spiraling design in gold thread.Provenance: Ex-Collection of The Zelnik István Southeast Asian Gold Museum. Institutional art collection in Belgium, acquired from the above.Condition: Very good condition with minor traces of age and wear.Weight: 6.1 gDimensions: Size 2.7 x 2.7 cm, Inner Diameter 2.0 cm 
Lot 47
Vietnam, 17th-18th century. The finely worked repoussé gold top element depicting two neatly incised confronting dragons with a magical pearl in the form of an oval gemstone set in the center between them, the comb crafted from silver.Provenance: Ex-collection of Bao Dai, last emperor of the Nguyen dynasty (a letter of provenance signed by Dr. Zelnik will be handed out to the winning bidder upon request). Ex-Collection of The Zelnik István Southeast Asian Gold Museum, acquired from the above. Institutional art collection in Belgium, acquired from the above.Condition: Very good condition with minor traces of age and wear, the stone with some natural inclusions.Weight: 22.6 gDimensions: Size 4.9 x 6.8 cmPublished: Gold Treasures of the Cham Kingdoms from the Collection of Dr. Zelnik Volume 1, no. 9 (page 88), Budapest 2007. 
Lot 106
Samon Valley Culture, 800 BC-200 AD. The mostly opaque stone of a black color with yellow-green translucent areas at the top, finely carved to represent a deity standing upright with a distinctive broad nose and prominent buttocks, the legs close together and the arms folded below the chest. Pierced through the figure’s neck to allow suspension as a pendant.This piece was personally examined by Burmese American archaeologist and gemologist Terence Tan, a leading expert in Pyu art and Burmese gemstones, and Hungarian gemologist Dr. József Takács. Their analysis finds that the stone is a black agate (onyx) and the talisman is original, ancient, cut by hand with carving, chiseling, boring and grinding. The color is natural. The stone has been cleaned in a tumbler and re-polished by hand. There are sandy deposits in the recesses of the stone. The marks of authentic ancient craftsmanship are clearly visible. The holes are ancient, handmade, irregular, funnel-shaped, with no trace of modern intervention. A certificate signed by Dr. Zelnik attesting to the above will be handed to the winning bidder upon request.Provenance: Ex-Collection of The Zelnik István Southeast Asian Gold Museum. Institutional art collection in Belgium, acquired from the above.Condition: Good condition with minor traces of age and wear, a small natural age crack with a tiny associated loss to one arm.Weight: 29.1 gDimensions: Height 6.2 cm 
Lot 98
Persia, Hellenistic period, 4th-1st century BC. The scarab talisman finely carved and incised, and pierced to allow for suspension as an amulet. Scarabs were popular amulets and impression seals in ancient Egypt, a symbol for rebirth and regeneration which from the Middle Bronze Age (2100–1550 BC) spread across the Mediterranean and Middle East. This piece was found near Persepolis, the ancient capital of Persia.This piece was personally examined by Burmese American archaeologist and gemologist Terence Tan and Hungarian gemologist Dr. József Takács. Their analysis finds that the stone is a turquoise of good quality from Afghanistan or Tibet and the scarab is original, ancient, cut by hand with carving, chiseling, boring, and grinding. The color of the stone is natural with no traces of dye in the recesses. The stone has been cleaned by hand. There are clear marks of ancient craftsmanship. The holes are ancient, irregular, and funnel-shaped. A certificate signed by Dr. Zelnik attesting to the above will be handed to the winning bidder upon request.Provenance: Ex-collection of the imperial family of Mohammad Reza Pahlavi, last Shah of Iran (a letter of provenance signed by Dr. Zelnik will be handed out to the winning bidder upon request). Ex-Collection of The Zelnik István Southeast Asian Gold Museum, acquired from the above. Institutional art collection in Belgium, acquired from the above.Condition: Very good condition with expected minor traces of age and wear.Weight: 3.2 gDimensions: Size 0.6 x 2 cm 
Lot 70
Champa, 10th-12th century. The ring set with a round ruby at the top flanked by two small oval amethysts, the setting finely decorated with gold thread and small gold beads, the shoulder with well-executed repoussé showing on both sides the head of Kala (kirthimukha), the demon of passing time, a common motif in Cham art intended to evoke fear and dispel evil.Provenance: Ex-Collection of The Zelnik István Southeast Asian Gold Museum. Institutional art collection in Belgium, acquired from the above.Condition: Good condition with expected traces of age and wear as well as soil encrustations, the central stone with some natural inclusions.Weight: 10.9 gDimensions: Size 3.2 x 3.1 cm, Inner Diameter 2.3 cmAlloy composition range: Gold 64-72 %, Silver 24-28 %, Copper 2-4 %. 
Lot 107
Samon Valley Culture or early Pyu city-states, 8th century BC-5th century AD. The translucent stone of good clarity with few natural inclusions, finely carved to represent a deity standing upright with a distinctive broad nose and prominent buttocks, the legs close together and the arms folded below the chest. Pierced through the sides to allow suspension as a pendant.This piece was personally examined by Burmese American archaeologist and gemologist Terence Tan, a leading expert in Pyu art and Burmese gemstones, and Hungarian gemologist Dr. József Takács. Their analysis finds that the stone is a rock crystal and the talisman is original, ancient, cut by hand with carving, chiseling, boring, and grinding. The color is original and natural. There are no traces of dye in the recesses of the stone. The stone has been cleaned in a tumbler and re-polished by hand using organic oil. There are clear marks of authentic ancient craftsmanship and use of primitive tools. The holes are ancient, handmade, irregular, and funnel-shaped. A certificate signed by Dr. Zelnik attesting to the above will be handed to the winning bidder upon request.Provenance: Ex-Collection of The Zelnik István Southeast Asian Gold Museum. Institutional art collection in Belgium, acquired from the above.Condition: Very good condition with minor traces of age and wear.Weight: 16.5 gDimensions: Height 5.8 cm 
Lot 118
Pyu city-states, 2nd-10th century. The mostly opaque stone of a mottled spinach-green tone with natural dark inclusions, finely carved as a tiger carrying a cub in its mouth with only the four small legs showing, a very rare depiction. Pierced through the tiger’s neck and tail to allow suspension as a pendant. This piece was personally examined by Burmese American archaeologist and gemologist Terence Tan, a leading expert in Pyu art and Burmese gemstones, and Hungarian gemologist Dr. József Takács. Their analysis finds that the stone is an aventurine and the talisman is original, ancient, cut by hand with carving, boring and grinding. The color is natural. There are no traces of dye in the recesses or on the surface of the stone. There are clearly visible traces of authentic ancient craftsmanship on the surface. The stone has been cleaned by hand; the fine ancient patina has been preserved. The holes are ancient, handmade, irregular, and funnel-shaped. A certificate signed by Dr. Zelnik attesting to the above will be handed to the winning bidder upon request.Provenance: Ex-Collection of The Zelnik István Southeast Asian Gold Museum. Institutional art collection in Belgium, acquired from the above.Condition: Very good condition with minor traces of age and wear as well as soil encrustations.Weight: 66.2 gDimensions: Length 9.9 cmLiterature comparison: Similar tiger talismans are published in Burmese Gemstone Amulets and Talismans Volume 1 (part of the series From the Collection of Dr. Zelnik), pages 94/95 and 142/143, Budapest 2016. 
Lot 116
Pyu city-states, 2nd-10th century. The translucent stone of a light to brownish cream tone with bands of yellow, brown, and grey as well as natural white inclusions, skillfully carved and neatly incised to depict a tiger with the back arched and the front paws extended forwards as if preparing to pounce at its prey. Pierced through the tiger’s mouth and tail to allow suspension as a pendant.This piece was personally examined by Burmese American archaeologist and gemologist Terence Tan, a leading expert in Pyu art and Burmese gemstones, and Hungarian gemologist Dr. József Takács. Their analysis finds that the stone is a natural banded ‘honey’ agate and the talisman is original, ancient, cut by hand with carving, chiseling, boring and grinding. The color is rare, original, and natural. The stone has been cleaned in a tumbler and re-polished by hand to a smooth and shiny surface while preserving the fine ancient patina. There are no traces of later dying in the recesses of the stone. The marks of authentic ancient craftsmanship are still visible. The holes are ancient, handmade, irregular, and funnel-shaped. A certificate signed by Dr. Zelnik attesting to the above will be handed to the winning bidder upon request.Provenance: Ex-Collection of The Zelnik István Southeast Asian Gold Museum. Institutional art collection in Belgium, acquired from the above.Condition: Very good condition with minor traces of age and wear.Weight: 56.9 gDimensions: Length 7.9 cmLiterature comparison: Similar tiger talismans are published throughout Burmese Gemstone Amulets and Talismans Volume 1 (part of the series From the Collection of Dr. Zelnik), Budapest 2016, a closely related tiger is illustrated on page 99. 
Lot 115
Pyu city-states, 2nd-10th century. The translucent stone of a pale to deep lavender tone with natural white inclusions, finely carved as a tiger with the back arched and the front paws extended forwards as if preparing to pounce at its prey. Pierced through the tiger’s neck and tail to allow suspension as a pendant.This piece was personally examined by Burmese American archaeologist and gemologist Terence Tan, a leading expert in Pyu art and Burmese gemstones, and Hungarian gemologist Dr. József Takács. Their analysis finds that the stone is an amethyst and the talisman is original, ancient, cut by hand with carving, chiseling, boring and grinding. The color is original and natural. The stone has been cleaned by hand using organic oil. There are no traces of later dying in the recesses or on the surface of the stone. The marks of primitive tools are clearly visible on the surface. The holes are ancient, irregular, and funnel-shaped. A certificate signed by Dr. Zelnik attesting to the above will be handed to the winning bidder upon request.Provenance: Ex-Collection of The Zelnik István Southeast Asian Gold Museum. Institutional art collection in Belgium, acquired from the above.Condition: Very good condition with minor traces of age and wear, few natural fissures to the stone.Weight: 36.3 gDimensions: Length 7.4 cmLiterature comparison: Related tiger talismans are published throughout Burmese Gemstone Amulets and Talismans Volume 1 (part of the series From the Collection of Dr. Zelnik), Budapest 2016, with a particularly similar piece on pages 140/141. 
Lot 90
Champa, 10th-12th century. The opaque stone of black color, the lingam of phallic form, set in a gold pendant with four Garuda heads. Garuda is a legendary bird of Hindu, Buddhist and Jain mythology, a divine eagle-like sun bird and the king of birds as well as the mount of Vishnu.Provenance: Ex-Collection of The Zelnik István Southeast Asian Gold Museum. Institutional art collection in Belgium, acquired from the above.Condition: Very good condition with minor traces of age and wear as well as soil encrustations.Weight: 31.0 gDimensions: Length 5 cm 
Lot 74
Pyu city-states, 2nd-5th century. The ring of elegant shape with broad shoulders and small top carved only with a single groove, continuing into the ring band, the shoulders with horn-like protuberances, the stone of good clarity with some natural inclusions.Provenance: Ex-Collection of The Zelnik István Southeast Asian Gold Museum. Institutional art collection in Belgium, acquired from the above. Condition: Very good condition with minor traces of age and wear.Weight: 8.6 gDimensions: Size 3.5 x 3 cm, Inner Diameter 1.9 cm 
Lot 105
Samon Valley Culture, 800 BC-200 AD. The mostly opaque stone of a mottled spinach-green tone, carved and incised as a seated monkey with one hand in front of its chest and the other on top of its head, showing a quizzical expression with round bulging eyes. Pierced through the monkey’s neck to allow suspension as a pendant.This piece was personally examined by Burmese American archaeologist and gemologist Terence Tan, a leading expert in Pyu art and Burmese gemstones, and Hungarian gemologist Dr. József Takács. Their analysis finds that the stone is an aventurine and the talisman is original, ancient, cut by hand with carving, boring and grinding. The color is original and natural. There are no traces of dye in the recesses of the stone. There are clearly visible traces of authentic ancient craftsmanship on the surface. The stone has been cleaned by hand. There are reddish sandy deposits in the recesses of the surface. The holes are ancient, handmade, irregular, and funnel-shaped. A certificate signed by Dr. Zelnik attesting to the above will be handed to the winning bidder upon request.Provenance: Ex-Collection of The Zelnik István Southeast Asian Gold Museum. Institutional art collection in Belgium, acquired from the above.Condition: Very good condition with minor traces of age and wear as well as soil encrustations.Weight: 84.5 gDimensions: Height 7.2 cm 
Lot 122
Pyu city-states, 2nd-10th century. The opaque stone of a mottled spinach-green tone with natural white and dark inclusions, skillfully carved as a seated monkey looking sideways with its hands clasped together behind its head, as if trying to hide a piece of food or precious object it has found. Pierced through the monkey’s hands and legs to allow suspension as a pendant.This piece was personally examined by Burmese American archaeologist and gemologist Terence Tan, a leading expert in Pyu art and Burmese gemstones, and Hungarian gemologist Dr. József Takács. Their analysis finds that the stone is a green aventurine and the talisman is original, ancient, cut by hand with carving, boring and grinding. The color is original and natural. The stone has been cleaned by hand while preserving the fine ancient patina. There are no traces of dying in the recesses of the stone. The marks of authentic ancient craftsmanship are clearly visible. The holes are ancient, handmade, irregular, funnel-shaped, with no signs of modern intervention. A certificate signed by Dr. Zelnik attesting to the above will be handed to the winning bidder upon request.Provenance: Ex-Collection of The Zelnik István Southeast Asian Gold Museum. Institutional art collection in Belgium, acquired from the above.Condition: Very good condition with minor traces of age and wear.Weight: 24.1 gDimensions: Height 5.5 cm 
Lot 14
Champa, 16th-19th century. The finely worked repoussé gold top element depicting a recumbent Nandi, the holy white bull of Hindu mythology and mount of Shiva, surrounded by scrolling cloud designs, the comb crafted from silver.Provenance: Ex-Collection of The Zelnik István Southeast Asian Gold Museum. Institutional art collection in Belgium, acquired from the above.Condition: Good condition with minor traces of age and wear, the stone with some natural inclusions.Weight: 31.3 gDimensions: Size 5.4 x 5.4 cmPublished: Gold Treasures of the Cham Kingdoms from the Collection of Dr.Zelnik Volume 2, no. 4 (pages 57 and 97), Budapest 2008 (erroneously described as 10th to 11th century). Art of Champa, Arts of Southeast Asia, page 95, Issue 4,2020.Assay data: Gold 65-67 %, Silver 29-30 %, Copper 2-3 %, traces of iron and zinc. 
Lot 114
Pyu city-states, 2nd-10th century. The translucent stone of a pale red color with natural dark inclusions, finely carved and incised as a small dog in an alert position with upright ears and a stubby tail. Pierced through the dog’s neck and behind to allow suspension as a pendant.This piece was personally examined by Burmese American archaeologist and gemologist Terence Tan, a leading expert in Pyu art and Burmese gemstones, and Hungarian gemologist Dr. József Takács. Their analysis finds that the stone is an agate and the talisman is original, ancient, cut by hand with carving, chiseling, boring, and grinding. The color is original and natural. The stone has been cleaned in a tumbler and re-polished by hand to a smooth and shiny surface. There are clear marks of authentic ancient craftsmanship. The holes are ancient, handmade, irregular, and funnel-shaped. A certificate signed by Dr. Zelnik attesting to the above will be handed to the winning bidder upon request.Provenance: Ex-Collection of The Zelnik István Southeast Asian Gold Museum. Institutional art collection in Belgium, acquired from the above.Condition: Very good condition with minor traces of age and wear.Weight: 13.6 gDimensions: Size 2.5 x 4 cm 
Lot 112
Pyu city-states, 2nd-10th century. The translucent stone of a greyish-white tone with amber and dark brown bands, finely carved as a tiger with the back arched and the front paws extended forwards as if preparing to pounce at its prey. Pierced through the tiger’s mouth and tail to allow suspension as a pendant. This piece was personally examined by Burmese American archaeologist and gemologist Terence Tan, a leading expert in Pyu art and Burmese gemstones, and Hungarian gemologist Dr. József Takács. Their analysis finds that the stone is a natural banded ‘honey’ agate and the talisman is original, ancient, cut by hand with carving, chiseling, boring and grinding. The color is original and natural, with no traces of dye in the cracks. The stone has been cleaned in a tumbler and re-polished by hand to a shiny and smooth surface. The holes are ancient, handmade, irregular, and funnel-shaped. A certificate signed by Dr. Zelnik attesting to the above will be handed to the winning bidder upon request.Provenance: Ex-Collection of The Zelnik István Southeast Asian Gold Museum. Institutional art collection in Belgium, acquired from the above.Condition: Very good condition with minor traces of age and wear.Weight: 18.0 gDimensions: Length 7.3 cmLiterature comparison: Similar tiger talismans are published throughout Burmese Gemstone Amulets and Talismans Volume 1 (part of the series From them Collection of Dr. Zelnik), Budapest 2016. 
Lot 103
Samon Valley culture or early Pyu city-states, 800 BC-5th century AD. The ancient necklace consisting of 31 amethyst beads of oval and round shapes, pale to deep lavender color, and varying translucency, held together by a modern plastic string.This piece was personally examined by Burmese American archaeologist and gemologist Terence Tan, a leading expert in Pyu art and Burmese gemstones, and Hungarian gemologist Dr. József Takács. Their analysis finds that the stones are rare pink-colored amethysts, original, ancient, cut, carved, chiseled, bored, and ground. The beads are of different sizes and all made by hand using primitive tools. The color is original and natural. The stone has been cleaned by hand while preserving the fine ancient patina. There are no traces of later dying in the recesses of the stone. The beads have been cleaned by hand while preserving the fine ancient patina. The holes are ancient, handmade, and irregular. A certificate signed by Dr. Zelnik attesting to the above will be handed to the winning bidder upon request.Provenance: Ex-Collection of The Zelnik István Southeast Asian Gold Museum. Institutional art collection in Belgium, acquired from the above.Condition: Very good condition with minor traces of age and wear, some natural fissures to the stones, and surface scratches. Weight: 62.3 gDimensions: Length 49 cmPublished: Burmese Gemstone Beads From The Collection of Dr. Zelnik, no. BR. 856 (page 375), Budapest 2019. 
Lot 73
Champa, 10th-12th century. The ring set with an oval agate at the top, surrounded by scroll designs executed in repoussé, the shoulder also with fine repoussé showing on both sides a rare depiction of a dancing Kala (kirthimukha), the demon of passing time.Provenance: Ex-Collection of The Zelnik István Southeast Asian Gold Museum. Institutional art collection in Belgium, acquired from the above.Condition: Good condition with expected traces of age and wear as well as soil encrustations, the central stone with some natural inclusions.Weight: 10.7 gDimensions: Size 3.1 x 3.0 cm, Inner Diameter 2.3 cmAlloy composition range: Gold 64-72 %, Silver 24-28 %, Copper 2-4 %. 
Lot 119
Pyu city-states, 2nd-10th century. The translucent stone of good clarity with some natural inclusions, finely carved as a tiger with a cub in its mouth, a very rare depiction. Large piercing through the mouth and tail allowing for suspension as a pendant.This piece was personally examined by Burmese American archaeologist and gemologist Terence Tan, a leading expert in Pyu art and Burmese gemstones, and Hungarian gemologist Dr. József Takács. Their analysis finds that the stone is a rock crystal and the talisman is original, ancient, cut by hand with carving, chiseling, boring, and grinding. The color is original and natural. The stone has been cleaned by hand while preserving the fine ancient patina. There are clear marks of authentic ancient craftsmanship and use of primitive tools. The holes are ancient, handmade, irregular, funnel-shaped, the use of an iron needle is apparent due to the transparency of the stone, the holes having been made from both sides, the difficulty of execution can be seen. There is no evidence of a later external intervention or the use of modern instruments on this piece. A certificate signed by Dr. Zelnik attesting to the above will be handed to the winning bidder upon request.Provenance: Ex-Collection of The Zelnik István Southeast Asian Gold Museum. Institutional art collection in Belgium, acquired from the above.Condition: Very good condition with minor traces of age and wear.Weight: 48.3 gDimensions: Length 7.8 cmLiterature comparison: Similar tiger talismans are published in Burmese Gemstone Amulets and Talismans Volume 1 (part of the series From the Collection of Dr. Zelnik), pages 94/95 and 142/143, Budapest 2016. 
Lot 72
Champa, 10th-12th century. The ring set with an oval amethyst at the top flanked by two smaller oval crystals, the setting finely decorated with small interconnected gold beads, the shoulder with well-executed repoussé showing on both sides elephant heads with long trunks meeting at the bottom of the ring band. Not only is the elephant the mount of the Hindu god Indra – elephant heads were also a very common architectural ornament in Cham architecture and consequently a beloved design motif in Cham jewelry.Provenance: Ex-Collection of The Zelnik István Southeast Asian Gold Museum. Institutional art collection in Belgium, acquired from the above.Condition: Good condition with expected traces of age and wear as well as soil encrustations, the central stone with some natural inclusions.Weight: 10.1 gDimensions: Size 3.0 x 2.7 cm, Inner Diameter 2.2 cmAlloy composition range: Gold 64-72 %, Silver 24-28 %, Copper 2-4 %. 
Lot 99
Persia, Hellenistic period, 4th-1st century BC. The scarab talisman finely carved and incised, with a seal to the underside, and pierced to allow for suspension as an amulet. Scarabs were popular amulets and impression seals in ancient Egypt, a symbol for rebirth and regeneration which from the Middle Bronze Age (2100–1550 BC) spread across the Mediterranean and Middle East. This piece was found near Persepolis, the ancient capital of Persia. This piece was personally examined by Burmese American archaeologist and gemologist Terence Tan and Hungarian gemologist Dr. József Takács. Their analysis finds that the stone is a lapis lazuli of excellent quality from Afghanistan and the scarab is original, ancient, cut by hand with carving, chiseling, boring, and grinding. The color of the stone is original with no traces of dye in the recesses. The stone has been cleaned in a tumbler and re-polished by hand, preserving the fine ancient patina. The holes are ancient, irregular, and funnel-shaped. There are no traces of use of modern tools. A certificate signed by Dr. Zelnik attesting to the above will be handed to the winning bidder upon request.Provenance: Ex-collection of the imperial family of Mohammad Reza Pahlavi, last Shah of Iran (a letter of provenance signed by Dr. Zelnik will be handed out to the winning bidder upon request). Ex-Collection of The Zelnik István Southeast Asian Gold Museum, acquired from the above. Institutional art collection in Belgium, acquired from the above.Condition: Very good condition with expected minor traces of age and wear.Weight: 3.0 gDimensions: Size 0.8 x 1.7 cm 
Lot 13
Champa, 16th-19th century. The finely worked repoussé gold top element depicting two confronting recumbent Nandi bulls, the trusted mount of Shiva, surrounded by scrolling cloud designs, an oval gemstone set in the center above them, the comb crafted from silver.Provenance: Ex-Collection of The Zelnik István Southeast Asian Gold Museum. Institutional art collection in Belgium, acquired from the above.Condition: Very good condition with minor traces of age and wear, the stone with some natural inclusions.Weight: 36.1 gDimensions: Size 7 x 6.7 cmAlloy composition range: Gold 64-72 %, Silver 24-28 %, Copper 2-4 %.Literature comparison: A similar comb is published in The Zelnik Istvan Southeast Asian Gold Museum, page 145, Budapest 2013. 
Lot 117
Pyu city-states, 2nd-10th century. The semi-translucent stone of a mottled spinach-green tone with natural light and dark inclusions, skillfully carved and neatly incised to depict a tiger looking forwards with a short tail and almost straight back. Pierced through the tiger’s mouth and tail to allow suspension as a pendant.This piece was personally examined by Burmese American archaeologist and gemologist Terence Tan, a leading expert in Pyu art and Burmese gemstones, and Hungarian gemologist Dr. József Takács. Their analysis finds that the stone is an aventurine and the talisman is original, ancient, cut by hand with carving, boring and grinding. The color is original and natural. There are no traces of dye in the recesses or on the surface of the stone. There are clearly visible traces of ancient primitive tools on the surface. The stone has been cleaned by hand and re-polished; the fine ancient patina has been preserved. The holes are ancient, irregular, and funnel-shaped. A certificate signed by Dr. Zelnik attesting to the above will be handed to the winning bidder upon request.Provenance: Ex-Collection of The Zelnik István Southeast Asian Gold Museum. Institutional art collection in Belgium, acquired from the above.Condition: Very good condition with minor traces of age and wear.Weight: 74.8 gDimensions: Length 9 cmLiterature comparison: Similar tiger talismans are published throughout Burmese Gemstone Amulets and Talismans Volume 1 (part of the series From the Collection of Dr. Zelnik), Budapest 2016. 
Lot 113
Pyu city-states, 2nd-10th century. The translucent stone of an iron red color with natural yellow to orange inclusions, skillfully carved and neatly incised to depict a tiger with the back arched and the front paws extended forwards as if preparing to pounce at its prey. Pierced through the tiger’s neck and tail to allow suspension as a pendant.This piece was personally examined by Burmese American archaeologist and gemologist Terence Tan, a leading expert in Pyu art and Burmese gemstones, and Hungarian gemologist Dr. József Takács. Their analysis finds that the stone is an aventurine with a rare iron-red color and the talisman is original, ancient, cut by hand with carving, boring and grinding. The color is original and natural with rare yellow inclusions. There are no traces of dye in the recesses of the stone. There are clearly visible traces of primitive tool marks on the surface. The stone has been cleaned by hand; the fine ancient patina has been preserved. The holes are ancient, irregular, and funnel-shaped, with traces of wear. A certificate signed by Dr. Zelnik attesting to the above will be handed to the winning bidder upon request.Provenance: Ex-Collection of The Zelnik István Southeast Asian Gold Museum. Institutional art collection in Belgium, acquired from the above.Condition: Very good condition with minor traces of age and wear.Weight: 32.0 gDimensions: Length 7.4 cmLiterature comparison: Similar tiger talismans are published throughout Burmese Gemstone Amulets and Talismans Volume 1 (part of the series From the Collection of Dr. Zelnik), Budapest 2016. 
Lot 101
Laos, 15th-16th century. The translucent stone with natural light and dark inclusions, the base, mid-section, and finial carved separately.Provenance: Ex-Collection of The Zelnik István Southeast Asian Gold Museum. Institutional art collection in Belgium, acquired from the above.Condition: Good condition with minor traces of wear, few minor losses, some natural fissures to the stone which may over time have developed into small cracks here and there.Weight: 951.3 gDimensions: Height 19 cm 
Lot 67
Champa, 10th-13th century. The ring set with a dark oval amethyst at the top flanked by two smaller round crystals, the setting finely decorated with gold wire and small gold beads, the shoulder with well-executed repoussé showing on both sides a recumbent Nandi, the holy white bull of Hindu mythology and mount of Shiva.Provenance: Ex-Collection of The Zelnik István Southeast Asian Gold Museum. Institutional art collection in Belgium, acquired from the above.Condition: Good condition with expected traces of age and wear as well as soil encrustations, the central stone with some natural inclusions.Weight: 11.5 gDimensions: Size 3.2 x 3.2 cm, Inner Diameter 2.4 cmAlloy composition range: Gold 64-72 %, Silver 24-28 %, Copper 2-4 %.Literature comparison: A similar piece is published in The Zelnik István Southeast Asian Gold Museum, page 59, Budapest 2013. 
Lot 111
Pyu city-states, 2nd-10th century. The translucent stone of a pale red color with white bands and natural inclusions, finely carved as a tiger with the back arched and the front paws extended forwards as if preparing to pounce at its prey. Pierced through the tiger’s neck and tail to allow suspension as a pendant.This piece was personally examined by Burmese American archaeologist and gemologist Terence Tan, a leading expert in Pyu art and Burmese gemstones, and Hungarian gemologist Dr. József Takács. Their analysis finds that the stone is a very rare natural banded agate and the talisman is original, ancient, cut by hand with carving, boring and grinding. The color is original and natural, including the tiger’s ‘stripes’. There are no signs of later intervention, such as traces of dye on the surface of the stone. The piece has been cleaned, probably in a tumbler, and re-polished by hand to a shiny and smooth surface. The marks of authentic ancient craftsmanship are present on the surface. The holes are ancient, handmade, irregular, and funnel-shaped. A certificate signed by Dr. Zelnik attesting to the above will be handed to the winning bidder upon request.Provenance: Ex-Collection of The Zelnik István Southeast Asian Gold Museum. Institutional art collection in Belgium, acquired from the above.Condition: Very good condition with minor traces of age and wear.Weight: 68.7 gDimensions: Length 8.2 cmLiterature comparison: Similar tiger talismans are published throughout Burmese Gemstone Amulets and Talismans Volume 1 (part of the series From the Collection of Dr. Zelnik), Budapest 2016, one with a particularly similar banded agate pattern on pages 288-291. 
Lot 69
Champa, 10th-13th century. The richly decorated ring set with a rectangular amethyst at the top and two small oval amethysts flanking the central stone, the shoulder with fine repoussé showing on both sides the head of Kala (kirthimukha), the demon of passing time, a common motif in Cham art intended to evoke fear and dispel evil.Provenance: Ex-Collection of The Zelnik István Southeast Asian Gold Museum. Institutional art collection in Belgium, acquired from the above.Condition: Good condition with expected traces of age and wear as well as soil encrustations, the central stone with some natural inclusions.Weight: 8.5 gDimensions: Size 3.0 x 3.0 cm, Inner Diameter 2.2 cmPublished: Gold Treasures of the Cham Kingdoms from the Collection of Dr. Zelnik Volume 2, no. 49 (page 113), Budapest 2008.Assay data: Gold 67-68 %, Silver 30-31 % (traces of copper, iron, and zinc).Literature comparison: An almost identical piece is published in Gold Treasures of the Cham Kingdoms from the Collection of Dr. Zelnik Volume 1, no. 30 (page 95), Budapest 2007. Another similar ring is published in Art of Champa, Arts of Southeast Asia, page 66, Issue 4, 2020. 
Lot 2005
Early 20th century jewellery box, containing Victorian and later jewellery including 17ct gold stone set flower brooch and red pendant, 18ct gold amethyst circular brooch, stone set pinchbeck seal fobs, silver agate clover brooch, gold-plated chains, 9ct gold amber and pearl earrings, 9ct gold ring etc - Condition Report 17ct approx 8.6gm gross, 18ct approx 1.7gm gross, 9ct approx 15gm gross
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