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LOT 2354
Sasanian Style Silver-Plated Ring
20TH CENTURY A.D.
1 1/8 in. (8.48 grams, 31.14 mm overall, 18.95 mm internal diameter (approximate size British R 1/2, USA 8 3/4, Europe 19.38, Japan 18)).
Comprising a D-section hoop with the shoulders formed as snake-heads supporting the bezel, a decorative border on the bezel, and set with an octagonal agate intaglio with a grazing zebu. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceAcquired from bid2antique, Bangkok, Thailand, on 8th May 2008.
Property of a West Northamptonshire, UK, gentleman.
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