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LOT 0080
Hellenistic Osiris Canopus Gemstone in Gold Ring
2ND CENTURY B.C.
1 in. (5.05 grams, 27.35 mm overall, 18.25 mm internal diameter (approximate size British L, USA 5 3/4, Europe 11.24, Japan 10)).
Hollow-formed shank with cell above, inset garnet cabochon with intaglio figure of Osiris Canopus.
Provenance
Ex H. Norry collection, 1980s-1990s.
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