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Greek Silver Ring with Seated Goddess Holding a Dove Greek Silver Ring with Seated Goddess Holding a Dove Greek Silver Ring with Seated Goddess Holding a Dove
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LOT 0490

Greek Silver Ring with Seated Goddess Holding a Dove

HELLENISTIC, 4TH-2ND CENTURY B.C.

1 in. (6.35 grams, 23.20 mm overall, 19.55 x 12.60 mm internal diameter (approximate size British I, USA 4 1/4, Europe 7.44, Japan 7)).

Featuring a round-section hoop and a large oval bezel with a seated goddess holding a dove with open wings. [No Reserve]

Provenance

From the private collection of a European gentleman (1942-2024), formed since the 1970s.

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LOT 0490

Greek Silver Ring with Seated Goddess Holding a Dove

Estimate £200 - 300€230 - 350 (for guidance only)$270 - 410 (for guidance only)

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