LOT 631 A GANDHARAN GOLD RING INLAID WITH SAPPHIRE AND TWO SMALL GAR...
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A GANDHARAN GOLD RING INLAID WITH SAPPHIRE AND TWO SMALL GARNETSAncient region of Gandhara, c. 6th – 7th century. The gold ring with an oval bezel surmounted by a sapphire cabochon and flanked by two smaller garnet cabochons, the sides with scroll design. Alloy composition analysis: Gold 16 karat Condition: Good condition with some wear, tiny nicks, and flaws. Provenance: The collection of The Zelnik István Southeast Asian Gold Museum. Institutional art collection in Belgium, acquired from the above. Dr. István Zelnik, President of the Hungarian South and Southeast Asian Research Institute, is a former high-ranking Hungarian diplomat who spent several decades in Southeast Asia, building the largest known private collection of Asian art in Europe. Weight: 9.8 g Dimensions: Inner diameter 2 cm
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