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LOT 0508
Egyptian Silver Signet Ring
LATE PERIOD, 664-332 B.C.
1 in. (7.11 grams, 26.03 mm overall, 18.22 mm internal diameter (approximate size British O 1/2, USA 7 1/4, Europe 15.61, Japan 15)).
With a round-section hoop, the wide bezel encrusted but with decoration beneath. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceCollected from 1969-1999.
From the collection of the late Mr S.M., London, UK.
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