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venerdì 7 luglio 2023 ore 12:30 (UTC +00:00)
A RARE KUSHAN GOLD RING WITH A NICOLO INTAGLIO. ELEPHANT WITH INSCRIPTION.
A RARE KUSHAN GOLD RING WITH A NICOLO INTAGLIO. ELEPHANT WITH INSCRIPTION.
3rd century A.D.
Stone 11x12 mm; int. Size 14,5x18 mm; 4,57 gr
With rounded hoop expanding upwards in a large oval box-setting with a nicolo intaglio; elephant with Karoshti inscription "MAHOUT". Wear marks.
Provenance: From a private collection, France, acquired from D.C. collection, London.