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LOT 1298
Western Asiatic Silver Signet Ring with Gryphon
3RD-2ND CENTURY B.C.
3/4 in. (5.42 grams, 21.89 mm overall, 17.64 mm internal diameter (approximate size British K 1/2, USA 5 1/2, Europe 10.58, Japan 10)).
Barrel-shaped hoop with ellipsoid bezel, incuse gryphon standing in profile; Eastern Greek. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceUK private collection before 2000.
Acquired on the UK art market.
Property of a London gentleman.
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