PERSIAN RED GLASS PENDANT
WESTERN ASIA, 17TH - 18TH CENTURY
African & Oceanic Art, Natural History and Ancient Art
Auction: 30 July 2025 from 14:00 BST
Description
an oval-shaped pendant made of 9 carat gold, featuring a red glass cabochon on one side and engraved decoration on the other, the obverse displays a smooth red glass stone engraved with a depiction of an ibex in motion, held in place by four gold claws, the reverse is flat and engraved with the image of an animal, also possibly a gazelle, surrounded by a pattern of scrolling tendrils, a fixed gold loop at the top for suspension
Dimensions
5.2cm across
Provenance
Private collection, London, United Kingdom, acquired on the UK art market