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Samuel Gassman, Lost Empire Jewels; A Reluctant King
Samuel Gassman, Lost Empire Jewels; A Reluctant King
Samuel Gassman, Lost Empire Jewels; A Reluctant King
Samuel Gassman, Lost Empire Jewels; A Reluctant King
Samuel Gassman, Lost Empire Jewels; A Reluctant King

Samuel Gassman

Lost Empire Jewels; A Reluctant King
pendant, 9th century Coptic bone, 17th century baroque cloisonné panel, 19th century crown, fossil, raised steel, gold, velvet, rock crystal, Chinese gold filigree, natural ruby.
An assemblage of 6th to 20th century luxury goods, combined to suggest a king
4 1/4 x 2 1/4 x 1 1/4 "
10.8 x 5.7 x 3.2 cm
9825
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weighs 42 grams breast plate is gold cloisonné enamel from a lost baroque jewel. Face, arm and scepter are 6-8 century Coptic bone carving. Ancient gem ruby, headdress is 18-19...
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weighs 42 grams

breast plate is gold cloisonné enamel from a lost baroque jewel. Face, arm and scepter are 6-8 century Coptic bone carving. Ancient gem ruby, headdress is 18-19 century Chinese gold work and more.


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