GREEK ARCHAIC SCARAB IN GOLD RING 6th-5th century BC A carnelian scarab engraved to the underside with the bust of a youthful male, long hair bound in a fillet and gathered at the back; set into a later gold stirrup ring. 8.10 grams, 25.76mm overall, 23.36mm internal diameter (approximate ring size British Z+4, USA 14 1/4, Europe 33.42, Japan 32) (1"). Condition Extremely fine condition. A large wearable size. Provenance From an import collection of finger rings; acquired late 1990s-2010. Literature See Boardman, J. Archaic Greek Gems: Schools and Artists in the Sixth and Fifth Centuries BC, London, 1968, for discussion.
GREEK ARCHAIC SCARAB IN GOLD RING 6th-5th century BC A carnelian scarab engraved to the underside with the bust of a youthful male, long hair bound in a fillet and gathered at the back; set into a later gold stirrup ring. 8.10 grams, 25.76mm overall, 23.36mm internal diameter (approximate ring size British Z+4, USA 14 1/4, Europe 33.42, Japan 32) (1"). Condition Extremely fine condition. A large wearable size. Provenance From an import collection of finger rings; acquired late 1990s-2010. Literature See Boardman, J. Archaic Greek Gems: Schools and Artists in the Sixth and Fifth Centuries BC, London, 1968, for discussion.
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