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Greek Gold Ring with Centaurs and Chariot

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3rd-2nd century BC. A round-section gold hoop with facetted shoulders, trumpet-shaped ellipsoid bezel, incuse scene of a bearded god (Apollo?) reclining in a biga drawn by two centaurs, with pennant above held by a child standing on the rumps of the centaurs. Cf. Ruseva-Slokoska, L. Roman Jewellery, Sofia, 1991, item 197 for type. 17.58 grams, 24.80mm overall, 18.07mm internal diameter (approximate size British P 1/2, USA 7 3/4, Europe 16.86, Japan 16) (1"). Property of a London gentleman; acquired London art market, 1970-1980. [A video of this item is available to view on TimeLine Auctions website.]
Condition Report: Very fine condition. A large wearable size.


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3rd-2nd century BC. A round-section gold hoop with facetted shoulders, trumpet-shaped ellipsoid bezel, incuse scene of a bearded god (Apollo?) reclining in a biga drawn by two centaurs, with pennant above held by a child standing on the rumps of the centaurs. Cf. Ruseva-Slokoska, L. Roman Jewellery, Sofia, 1991, item 197 for type. 17.58 grams, 24.80mm overall, 18.07mm internal diameter (approximate size British P 1/2, USA 7 3/4, Europe 16.86, Japan 16) (1"). Property of a London gentleman; acquired London art market, 1970-1980. [A video of this item is available to view on TimeLine Auctions website.]
Condition Report: Very fine condition. A large wearable size.

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