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LOT 0498

Egyptian Ring with Scarab

LATE PERIOD, 664-332 B.C.

1 1/4 in. (4.12 grams, 30.15 mm overall, 17.42 mm internal diameter (approximate size British J 1/2, USA 5, Europe 9.32, Japan 9)).

Comprising a bronze D-shaped finger ring, the bezel formed by a faience scarab with symbols to the underside.

Provenance

Ex London, UK, art market, 1990s.
From a private UK collection.
This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.

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LOT 0498

Egyptian Ring with Scarab

Sold for (Inc. bp): £169

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