Persia, Hellenistic period, 2nd-1st century BC. The bronze ring set with a fine oval ruby worked in intaglio depicting a winged horse, the bronze setting of a later date.
Condition: Very good condition with expected minor traces of age and wear. Fine malachite-green patina. Provenance: Ex-collection of the imperial family of Mohammad Reza Pahlavi, last Shah of Iran (a letter of provenance signed by Dr. Zelnik will be handed out to the winning bidder upon request). Ex-Collection of The Zelnik István Southeast Asian Gold Museum, acquired from the above. Institutional art collection in Belgium, acquired from the above.
Weight: 3.5 g Dimensions: Size 2.5 x 2.1 cm, Inner Diameter 1.6 cm