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Sasanian Bronze Ring with Insect Gemstone Sasanian Bronze Ring with Insect Gemstone Sasanian Bronze Ring with Insect Gemstone
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LOT 1221

Sasanian Bronze Ring with Insect Gemstone

3RD-5TH CENTURY A.D.

1 in. (4.07 grams, 26.53 mm overall, 18.06 mm internal diameter (approximate size British O, USA 7, Europe 14.98, Japan 14)).

Inset scaraboid with intaglio insect (hornet?) to the gemstone. [No Reserve]

Provenance

Acquired on the UK art market before 2000.
Property of an Essex, UK, gentleman.
This lot has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database, and is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.

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LOT 1221

Sasanian Bronze Ring with Insect Gemstone

Sold for (Inc. bp): £72

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