Bidspirit auction | SCYTHIAN GOLD RING WITH LION

SCYTHIAN GOLD RING WITH LION - Ca. 600 - 400 BC. A gold ring with an intricately embossed design depicting a reclining lion, its head raised and front legs extended. The band is composed of a round, flat-section loop.For similar see: The British Museum, Museum number: 124012.Size: 7 3/4mm x Pmm; Weight: 2.87gProvenance: Private Dutch collection; Ex. Property of a London art gallery, formerly in a private collection of a Kensington gentleman since the 1990s. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.