Lot Essay
The high hollow hoop and bezel of this ring is set with a cabochon garnet ringstone engraved with a figure of Athena wearing a helmet and holding a shield.
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HELLENISTIC PERIOD, CIRCA 2ND-1ST CENTURY B.C.
Details
A GREEK GOLD AND CABOCHON GARNET RINGSTONE FINGER RING
HELLENISTIC PERIOD, CIRCA 2ND-1ST CENTURY B.C.
Ringstone: 1/2 in. (1.3 cm.) long
Ring size: H/I
HELLENISTIC PERIOD, CIRCA 2ND-1ST CENTURY B.C.
Ringstone: 1/2 in. (1.3 cm.) long
Ring size: H/I
Provenance
New York art market, 1989.
UK private collection, acquired from the above.
UK private collection, acquired from the above.
Brought to you by
Claudio Corsi
Specialist, Head of Department