ANCIENT GREEK GOLD RING ENGRAVED WITH A BULL

Ca. 400 - 300 BC. A gold ring with a D-section hoop expanding through substantial shoulders into an oval bezel engraved with a bull advancing to the left, its head lowered, foreleg bent and tail descending behind the hindquarters. Incised lines articulate the horns, dewlap and musculature. Size: D:17.53mm / US: 7 1/4 / UK: O; Weight: 7.2g Provenance: Private London collection; acquired in Germany; formerly with S.T. collection, Switzerland, 1980s-2000s. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.

Stima:€946.6

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