Bidspirit auction | Etruscan Carnelian Scarab Gold Ring

Etruscan Carnelian Scarab Gold Ring - 5th-4th century B.C. Hoop made from twisted wire with coils to the shoulders, carnelian scarab bezel with carapace detailing and intaglio kneeling figure to the reverse. Cf. Chadour, A.B., Rings. The Alice and Louis Koch Collection, volume I, Leeds, 1994, items 41, 43, for type. 4.62 grams, 31.50 mm overall, 21.60 mm internal diameter (approximate size British W, USA 11, Europe 25, Japan 24) (1 1/4 in.). Acquired from the collection of Mr K.A., a Parisian gentleman.European private collection. (For this specific lot, 5% import VAT is applicable on the hammer price.)