Egyptian Gold Snake Ring
Roman Period, 1st century BC-2nd century AD. A gold D-section serpentine body in three coils with spiral tail and broad lozengiform head, notch and other detailing. Cf. Chadour, A.B. Rings. The Alice and Louis Koch Collection, volume I, Leeds, 1994, item 117. 11.76 grams, 41.96mm overall, 17.54mm internal diameter (approximate size British N 1/2, USA 6 3/4, Europe 14.35, Japan 13) (1 1/2"). Property of a gentleman; from a Mayfair, London, UK, gallery; formerly in a 1990s UK collection.
Condition Report: Very fine condition. A large wearable size.
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Roman Period, 1st century BC-2nd century AD. A gold D-section serpentine body in three coils with spiral tail and broad lozengiform head, notch and other detailing. Cf. Chadour, A.B. Rings. The Alice and Louis Koch Collection, volume I, Leeds, 1994, item 117. 11.76 grams, 41.96mm overall, 17.54mm internal diameter (approximate size British N 1/2, USA 6 3/4, Europe 14.35, Japan 13) (1 1/2"). Property of a gentleman; from a Mayfair, London, UK, gallery; formerly in a 1990s UK collection.
Condition Report: Very fine condition. A large wearable size.