Greek Hellenistic Silver Ring with Beast
4th century BC. A silver disc plaque and supporting round-section hoop, intaglio advancing gryphon with one foreleg raised, ear of wheat below and '???' (Pan) inscription. Cf. Chadour, A.B. Rings. The Alice and Louis Koch Collection, volume I, Leeds, 1994, item 85 for type. 10.4 grams, 24.78mm overall, 18.82mm internal diameter (approximate size British R 1/2, USA 8 3/4, Europe 19.38, Japan 18) (1"). From a private collection; formed 1965-1975.
Condition Report: Fine condition. A large wearable size.
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4th century BC. A silver disc plaque and supporting round-section hoop, intaglio advancing gryphon with one foreleg raised, ear of wheat below and '???' (Pan) inscription. Cf. Chadour, A.B. Rings. The Alice and Louis Koch Collection, volume I, Leeds, 1994, item 85 for type. 10.4 grams, 24.78mm overall, 18.82mm internal diameter (approximate size British R 1/2, USA 8 3/4, Europe 19.38, Japan 18) (1"). From a private collection; formed 1965-1975.
Condition Report: Fine condition. A large wearable size.