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Western Asiatic Gold Ring with Garnet Western Asiatic Gold Ring with Garnet Western Asiatic Gold Ring with Garnet
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LOT 0189

Western Asiatic Gold Ring with Garnet

CIRCA 2ND CENTURY A.D.

7/8 in. (1.87 grams, 22.91 mm overall, 17.02 mm internal diameter (approximate size British M 1/2, USA 6 1/4, Europe 13.09, Japan 12)).

Hollow-formed shank with applied wire coil, teardrop bezel with granules and inset cabochon garnet.

Provenance

Acquired in the 1970s.
From a deceased lady’s estate, by descent.

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LOT 0189

Western Asiatic Gold Ring with Garnet

Estimate £700 - 900€810 - 1,040 (for guidance only)$950 - 1,220 (for guidance only)

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