A RARE AND IMPORTANT GOLD BRACELET WITH ENAMELLED MOUNTS

Lot 13
24.10.2024 10:00UTC +00:00
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Lot 13 | A RARE AND IMPORTANT GOLD BRACELET WITH ENAMELLED MOUNTS
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£ 200 000 – 250 000
A RARE AND IMPORTANT GOLD BRACELET WITH ENAMELLED MOUNTS
WESTERN MEDITERRANEAN, 12TH CENTURY
The flat gold band with engraved decoration, a circular pendant of red and black cloisonné enamel with kufic inscription, two further rectangular red and white enamelled panels at the clasp with kufic inscription, with pin clasp and replacement pin
2 ¾in. (6.9cm.) diam.




Provenance

Collection of Oliver Hoare, London, 1980s
Acquired by the present owner from London trade, 1996



Engraved

At the centrepiece in mirrored kufic, 'Allah'
At the clasp in cursive script al-hamd lillah 'Praise be to God'
Address of auction CHRISTIE'S
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