A GREEK GOLD RING WITH GARNET INTAGLIO, HELLENISTIC PERIOD, CIRCA 3RD CENTURY B.C. A GREEK GOLD RING WITH GARNET INTAGLIO, HELLENISTIC PERIOD, CIRCA 3RD CENTURY B.C. A GREEK GOLD RING WITH GARNET INTAGLIO, HELLENISTIC PERIOD, CIRCA 3RD CENTURY B.C.

A GREEK GOLD RING WITH GARNET INTAGLIO, HELLENISTIC PERIOD, CIRCA 3RD CENTURY B.C.

Reference: ART600392

The shank of the ring is formed of three soldered beaded wires which are joined to the bezel by a wire which passes through it in order the the seal can swivel. The intaglio shows a horse feeding or drinking. The seal is mounted in a filigreed oval cell.
Size: USA 10, Europe 22.
Weight: 4.50 grams.

CONDITION
Very fine condition and a large wearable.

PROVENANCE
Ex by UK auction house, Property of a London gentleman; acquired on the London art market in the 2000s. AIAD certificate number no.10126-167078.

REFERENCE
Cf. Chadour, A.B., Rings. The Alice and Louis Koch Collection, volume I, Leeds, 1994, item 54, for type.