Phoenician Ring with Seated Goddess
6th-4th century BC. A bronze ring with rounded hoop, perpendicular extension to the bezel depicting a seated goddess on a throne, possibly Tanit, wearing draped robes and headdress. 9.55 grams, 22.38mm overall, 16.42mm internal diameter (approximate size British I, USA 4 1/4, Europe 7.44, Japan 7) (3/4"). From the property of a London gentleman; thence by descent; previously in an important private London, Mayfair, UK, collection, acquired after 1970. [No Reserve]
Condition Report: Fine condition, hoop split.
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6th-4th century BC. A bronze ring with rounded hoop, perpendicular extension to the bezel depicting a seated goddess on a throne, possibly Tanit, wearing draped robes and headdress. 9.55 grams, 22.38mm overall, 16.42mm internal diameter (approximate size British I, USA 4 1/4, Europe 7.44, Japan 7) (3/4"). From the property of a London gentleman; thence by descent; previously in an important private London, Mayfair, UK, collection, acquired after 1970. [No Reserve]
Condition Report: Fine condition, hoop split.