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LOT 0985
Sassanian Style Silver Ring with Gemstone
20TH CENTURY A.D. OR EARLIER
1 3/4 in. (47.11 grams, 46.70 mm overall, 19.23 mm internal diameter (approximate size British P 1/2, USA 7 3/4, Europe 16.86, Japan 16)).
Composed of a D-section hoop, lobe to the underside with inset turquoise cabochon, lobe to each shoulder, applied crocodile supporters on flat cruciform plaque with open mouths, discoid cell inset with garnet cabochon, intaglio crowned profile bust. [No Reserve]
Provenance
Acquired on the UK art market 1971-1974.
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