Deux bagues en or serties de pierres Asie du Sud-Est

Deux bagues en or serties de pierres Asie du Sud-Est Two gem-set gold rings Southeast Asia from left to right i) before 15th century. An ornate lozenge-shaped design, with a blue pebble in the middle, held by claws. FR size 38, 6.03 g, 12 ct. ii) Cambodia, Khmer period, 12th-15th century. A simple setting with gold beads holding a spinel pebble. FR size 52, 2.76 g, 18 ct. Footnotes: Provenance Private collection, Asia Published i) Lee Sze Man, Ancient South-East Asian Rings, Hong Kong, 2020, n.29. ii) Lee Sze Man, Ancient South-East Asian Rings, Hong Kong, 2020, n.82. The term 'bird ring' is commonly used to refer to the small ornament shown on the left, but this name may not accurately convey its intended use. While it has been suggested that this item may have adorned the legs of pet birds, it is more likely that it was an elegant ear ornament for individuals, or was used to enhance the elaborate hairstyles seen on temple reliefs and described by ancient visitors. This ornament typically has a gem set in it. This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: * * VAT on imported items at a reduced rate of 5.5% on the hammer price and the prevailing rate on buyer's premium if the item remains in EU. TVA sur les objets importés à un taux réduit de 5.5% sur le prix d'adjudication et un taux en vigueur sur la prime d'achat dans le cas où l'objet reste dans l'Union Européenne. For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com For further information about this lot please visit the lot listing