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Lot 226 - Auction 43

Engraved Greek golden ring. Lion.

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Engraved Greek golden ring. Lion.

Attractive ancient Greek golden ring, with engraved seal. Lion. The powerful quadruped, depicted towards to left, is characterized by a pronounced muscle, with marked globular elements on the paws and on the head. The tail is elegantly intertwined to a rear paw; wide open jaw. Elegant engraving. Probably from Asia Minor. References: John Boardman, Greek gems and finger rings. Early Bronze Age to Late Classical, p. 292 (pl.575); p.297 (pl. 692); p. 355 (pl. 932). Intaglio mm 12 x 9 x 3; ring diam. mm 19; gr 5,50
4th century B.C.

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