Greek Hellenistic Lion's Head Gemstone in Silver Ring
4th century BC. A glass cabochon with intaglio lion-head motif and ankh sign in field; set into a later silver finger ring with conical bezel, cell with notched wall. 6.88 grams, 30.77mm overall, 19.72mm internal diameter (approximate size British U 1/2, USA 10 1/4, Europe 23.15, Japan 22) (1 1/4"). From the private collection of Edward Lucie-Smith, an English writer, poet, art critic, curator and broadcaster; the collection formed since the 1990s. [No Reserve]
Condition Report: Fine condition, usage wear. A large wearable size.
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4th century BC. A glass cabochon with intaglio lion-head motif and ankh sign in field; set into a later silver finger ring with conical bezel, cell with notched wall. 6.88 grams, 30.77mm overall, 19.72mm internal diameter (approximate size British U 1/2, USA 10 1/4, Europe 23.15, Japan 22) (1 1/4"). From the private collection of Edward Lucie-Smith, an English writer, poet, art critic, curator and broadcaster; the collection formed since the 1990s. [No Reserve]
Condition Report: Fine condition, usage wear. A large wearable size.
