GREEK HELLENISTIC GOLD ARCHITECTURAL RING

Ca. 300 - 100 BC A stunning Hellenistic gold ring with a large hexagonal multi level bezel with a red cabochon in the centre. The round column shaped hoop is connected to the bezel with two hinges. The lower part of the hoop has a lunar shape securing an oval pale red cabochon on the bottom.
Size: D:mm / US: 9 1/2 / UK: S 1/2; Weight: 24.4g
Provenance: Private UK collection; From an old British collection formed in the 1990s. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.
This piece comes with an authentication report by Sami Fortune, ancient jewellery specialist.
2000
Estimate: GBP 3000 - 6000