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LOT 0104

Greek Gold Ring with Garnet Gemstone

HELLENISTIC, 3RD-2ND CENTURY B.C.

1 in. (16.11 grams, 26.13 mm overall, 20.19x14.09 mm internal diameter (approximate size British J, USA 4 3/4, Europe 8.69, Japan 8)).

Broad ellipsoid plaque with inset cabochon, intaglio seated figure in ankle-length robe feeding a cat.

Provenance

Ex David Lindhal, London, UK, circa 1997.
From a privately held London, UK, collection from the 1980s-1990s.

This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate number no.13279-253967.

Literature

Cf. Chadour, A.B., Rings. The Alice and Louis Koch Collection, volume I, Leeds, 1994, item 105, for type.

CONDITION

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LOT 0104

Greek Gold Ring with Garnet Gemstone

Estimate £8,000 - 10,000€9,280 - 11,600 (for guidance only)$10,800 - 13,500 (for guidance only)

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