Bidspirit auction | ETRUSCAN RING WITH BANDED AGATE

ETRUSCAN RING WITH BANDED AGATE CABOCHON - Ca. 500 - 200 BC. A gold ring set with an elongated cabochon of banded agate, displaying alternating dark and light layers. The stone is enclosed within a high oval bezel framed by two concentric rows of granulated gold beading. The hoop is circular in section and plain. Reviewed by Sami Fortune, an ancient jewellery specialist.For similar see: F. H. Marshall, Catalogue of the Finger Rings, Greek, Etruscan, and Roman: in the Departments of Antiquities, British Museum, Introduction, T. XXXIX.Size: D:17.12mm / US: 6 3/4 / UK: N; Weight: 4.4gProvenance: Private UK collection; London art market; formerly in R.H. private collection, Switzerland, 1980s-2007.This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.