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A Pyu gOld RINg
WITh AgATe INTAglIO
Pyu city-states, 8th-10th century. The ring with
broad shoulders, the oval top set with a dark
agate intaglio showing an inscription and richly
decorated with gold thread forming beads and
a spiraling cord.
Provenance: Ex-Collection of The Zelnik István
Southeast Asian Gold Museum. Institutional art
collection in Belgium, acquired from the above.
condition: Good condition with minor traces
of age and wear.
Weight: 4.8 g
Dimensions: Size 2.8 x 2.9 cm, Inner Diameter
2.2 cm
Alloy composition range: Gold between 17-22
karat, the remainder consisting of various
metals commensurate with the period.
estimate euR 1,500
Starting price EUr 750
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A Pyu gOld RINg
WITh AgATe INTAglIO
Pyu city-states, 8th-10th century. The ring with
broad shoulders, the oval top set with a dark
agate intaglio showing an inscription and richly
decorated with gold thread forming beads and
a spiraling cord.
Provenance: Ex-Collection of The Zelnik István
Southeast Asian Gold Museum. Institutional art
collection in Belgium, acquired from the above.
condition: Very good condition with minor
traces of age and wear.
Weight: 5.1 g
Dimensions: Size 2.7 x 3.1 cm, Inner Diameter
2.4 cm
Alloy composition range: Gold between 17-22
karat, the remainder consisting of various
metals commensurate with the period.
estimate euR 1,500
Starting price EUr 750
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A Pyu gOld RINg
WITh AgATe INTAglIO
Pyu city-states, 8th-10th century. The ring
elegantly crafted with broad shoulders, the oval
top set with a dark agate intaglio showing three
horizontal lines and decorated with small gold
beads.
Provenance: Ex-Collection of The Zelnik István
Southeast Asian Gold Museum. Institutional art
collection in Belgium, acquired from the above.
condition: Very good condition with minor
traces of age and wear.
Weight: 6.9 g
Dimensions: Size 2.2 x 2.4 cm, Inner Diameter
1.7 cm
Alloy composition range: Gold between 17-22
karat, the remainder consisting of various
metals commensurate with the period.
estimate euR 1,500
Starting price EUr 750
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