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LOT 0029
Romano-Egyptian Gold Serpent Ring
ROMAN PERIOD, 30 B.C.-323 A.D. OR LATER
3/4 in. (4.32 grams, 21.57 mm overall, 17.47 mm internal diameter (approximate size British M, USA 6, Europe 12.46, Japan 12)).
The hoop a double-coil with lateral loops, lentoid head, applied cell with beaded wire collar and inset green glass cabochon.
ProvenanceFrom the Gustave Mustaki collection, Alexandria, Egypt.
Acquired early to mid 20th century and exported under Egyptian government license.
with Charles Ede 1990s.
Cf. Chadour, A.B., Rings. The Alice and Louis Koch Collection, volume I, Leeds, 1994, item 116, for type.
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Romano-Egyptian Silver Snake Ring
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With square-section band and impressed texture detailing. 12.3 grams, 26.85 mm overall, 20.25 mm internal diameter (approximate size British T 1/2, USA 9 3/4, Europe 21.89, Japan 21)
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