*A GREEK SILVER FINGER RING.
Hellenistic period, circa 3rd century BCE.
L. 3 cm (1 3/16 in).
Provenance
European Private Collection, acquired in the late 19th-early 20th century. Christie's NY, sale 1914, 06/12/2007, lot 309.
With a wide hoop, flat on the interior, slightly rounded on the exterior, expanding to the large oval bezel, with a draped profile portrait bust of a Hellenistic ruler in relief, the fleshy face with short wavy hair bound in a fillet. Great state of conservation.
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Estimate: 5000 - 6000 CHF
Current bid | no bid |
Starting price | 5'000 CHF |