Bidspirit auction | EGYPTIAN HIGH KARAT GOLD RING

EGYPTIAN HIGH KARAT GOLD RING WITH CHALCEDONY EYE OF HORUS - Late period, Ca. 664 - 332 BC. A grey chalcedony amulet in the form of the Eye of Horus (wedjat), carved with a detailed brow, eyelids, iris, and extended cosmetic line. Mounted in a gold ring composed of a rounded hoop with coiled gold wire binding each shoulder.For similar see: The British Museum, Museum number EA29040 (amulet).Size: D:19.15mm / US: 9 1/4 / UK: S; Weight: 4.3gProvenance: Private London collection; previously Mintici collection, Belgium 1970s-1990s.This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.