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LOT 0523

Greek Gold Ring with Garnet Cabochon

5TH-3RD CENTURY B.C.

3/4 in. (2.80 grams, 21.53 mm overall, 19.67 mm internal diameter (approximate size British L, USA 5 3/4, Europe 11.24, Japan 10)).

Comprising a slender hoop and an applied granulated bezel set with a garnet cabochon, the granules forming a radiating star motif around the cabochon.

Provenance

Ex German art market, 2000s.
Acquired from an EU collector living in London.
From the collection of a Surrey, UK, gentleman.
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 0523

Greek Gold Ring with Garnet Cabochon

Sold for (Inc. bp): £1,560

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