Graeco-Phoenician Stone Scaraboid with Winged Beast in Gold Swivel Ring
Circa 7th-5th century B.C. The scaraboid engraved to one face with a winged creature facing left, possibly a gryphon, a star in the field above; set in a later gold ring with round cross-section and stamped maker's mark in a triangular cartouche; articulate swivel.
7.68 grams, 30.50 mm overall, 20.15 mm internal diameter (approximate size British T 1/2, USA 9 3/4, Europe 21.89, Japan 21) (1 1/8 in.).
Collected since the 1970s.Ex Everitt collection, acquired by descent 2017. [No Reserve]