South East Asian Gold Ring with Inscription within Serpent Circle

CIRCA 8TH-10TH CENTURY A.D.

3/4 in. (4.33 grams, 20.18 mm overall, 14.29 mm internal diameter (approximate size British F, USA 2 3/4, Europe 3.67, Japan 3)).

Drum-shaped bezel with flange base, incised serpent coil to the upper face and calligraphic text; Javanese workmanship.

Provenance

Ex property of a late Japanese collector, 1970-2000s.

CONDITION

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LOT 2199