Bidspirit auction | PTOLEMAIC HIGH KARAT GOLD DOUBLE

PTOLEMAIC HIGH KARAT GOLD DOUBLE SNAKE RING - Ca. 332 - 30 BC . A gold ring formed from a thin, round sectioned wire with an incised pattern, terminating in two snake heads that curve outward from a central gold sphere. Each head is modelled with defined eyes and engraved scale detailing.For similar see: The Metropolitan Museum of Art, Object Number: 10.130.1511.Size: D:17.73mm / US: 7 1/2 / UK: O 1/2; Weight: 4gProvenance: Private London collection; previously French art market 1970s/1980s.This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.