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Greek Silver Ring with a Seated Ibex

Greek Silver Ring with a Seated Ibex

Greek Silver Ring with a Seated Ibex

Greek Silver Ring with a Seated Ibex

Greek Silver Ring with a Seated Ibex

Greek Silver Ring with a Seated Ibex

Greek Silver Ring with a Seated Ibex

Greek Silver Ring with a Seated Ibex

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LOT 0862

Greek Silver Ring with a Seated Ibex

5TH–4TH CENTURY B.C.

3/4 in. (3.72 grams, 20.59 mm overall, 16.43 mm internal diameter (approximate size British L 1/2, USA 6, Europe 11.87, Japan 11)).

Comprising a keeled hoop and an elliptical bezel engraved in intaglio with a seated ibex, its head turned back across its body.

Provenance

Abelita family collection, acquired during 1980–2015.

CONDITION

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LOT 0862

Greek Silver Ring with a Seated Ibex

Estimate £150 - 200€170 - 230 (for guidance only)$200 - 270 (for guidance only)

Opening Bid
£75 (EUR 87; USD 101) +BP*

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