An 18k gold ring with a Syrian steatite intaglio.
An 18k gold ring with a Syrian steatite intaglio.
The twistable gem ca. 8 x 14 x 17 mm, depicting a deer, dagger and moon and star pattern. Fineness 950. Top of ring 1.9 x 1.5 cm. Weight 21.0 g.
Cologne, Falco Marx (Cologne 1941 - ibid. 2012), Syrian intaglio ca. 950 - 500 BC.
Provenance
Private Collection, Cologne - purchased directly from the artist.