A 14k gold ring with a Sassanian intaglio. - image-1

Lot 8 Dα

A 14k gold ring with a Sassanian intaglio.

Auction 1056 - overview Cologne
12.11.2015, 17:00 - Jewellery and Boxes
Estimate: 500 € - 600 €
Result: 558 € (incl. premium)

A 14k gold ring with a Sassanian intaglio.

The garnet intaglio (ca. 9 x 8.5 mm), carved with the "tamgar" symbol. Ring size 54.5. Weight 3.1 g.
5th/6th C. A.D., the setting 1960s/70s.

Provenance

Private collection, Copenhagen.