A PAIR OF GOLD ARMLETS PROBABLY IRAN OR SYRIA, 11TH...
A PAIR OF GOLD ARMLETS
PROBABLY IRAN OR SYRIA, 11TH CENTURY
The two armlets of identical form, the twisted bands with square faces decorated with four shallow cylinders topped with filigree domes in each corner and two further domes over the ends of the band, numerous smaller domes and filigree arranged symmetrically across the face, the small central bezel within layered filigree diamond motif set with glass bead, minor damages and corrosion
Each 4 ¾in. (12cm.) diam.
Provenance
Middle East art market, by 1998
UK collection since 2003
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Some countries prohibit or restrict the purchase and/or import of Iranian-origin property. Bidders must familiarise themselves with any laws or shipping restrictions that apply to them before bidding on these lots. For example, the USA prohibits dealings in and import of Iranian-origin “works of conventional craftsmanship” (such as carpets, textiles, decorative objects, and scientific instruments) without an appropriate licence. Christie’s has a general OFAC licence which, subject to compliance with certain conditions, would enable a buyer to import certain lots of this type into the USA. If you intend to use Christie’s licence, please contact us for further information before you bid.
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A PAIR OF GOLD ARMLETS
PROBABLY IRAN OR SYRIA, 11TH CENTURY
The two armlets of identical form, the twisted bands with square faces decorated with four shallow cylinders topped with filigree domes in each corner and two further domes over the ends of the band, numerous smaller domes and filigree arranged symmetrically across the face, the small central bezel within layered filigree diamond motif set with glass bead, minor damages and corrosion
Each 4 ¾in. (12cm.) diam.
Provenance
Middle East art market, by 1998
UK collection since 2003
Literature
Some countries prohibit or restrict the purchase and/or import of Iranian-origin property. Bidders must familiarise themselves with any laws or shipping restrictions that apply to them before bidding on these lots. For example, the USA prohibits dealings in and import of Iranian-origin “works of conventional craftsmanship” (such as carpets, textiles, decorative objects, and scientific instruments) without an appropriate licence. Christie’s has a general OFAC licence which, subject to compliance with certain conditions, would enable a buyer to import certain lots of this type into the USA. If you intend to use Christie’s licence, please contact us for further information before you bid.
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