Lot 6
Lot 6
A GOLD RING WITH INSCRIBED SEAL

SELJUK IRAN, 12TH/13TH CENTURY

Price Realised GBP 4,750
Estimate
GBP 2,000 - GBP 3,000
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A GOLD RING WITH INSCRIBED SEAL

SELJUK IRAN, 12TH/13TH CENTURY

Price Realised GBP 4,750
Price Realised GBP 4,750
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The gold setting with applied and engraved decoration of arabesques and palmettes, the seal set within four claws inscribed with the shahada in kufic, minor incrustations, otherwise good condition
1in. (2.3cm.) high
Special notice
The USA prohibits the purchase by US persons of Iranian-origin “works of conventional craftsmanship” such as carpets, textiles, decorative objects, and scientific instruments. The US sanctions apply to US persons regardless of the location of the transaction or the shipping intentions of the US person. For this reason, Christie’s will not accept bids by US persons on this lot. Non-US persons wishing to import this lot into the USA are advised that they will need to apply for an OFAC licence and that this can take many months to be granted.
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