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AN IMPRessIVe buRMese gOld RINg
WITh A lARge ‘sANg de PIgeON’ Ruby
Burma, 8th-10th century. The ring with a broad, finely curved shoulder, the top
set with a large ruby of pigeon blood color and with a weight of at least 2 ct.
Provenance: Ex-Collection of The Zelnik István Southeast Asian Gold Museum.
Institutional art collection in Belgium, acquired from the above.
condition: Two small gemstones on the shoulder are missing, otherwise
in very good condition with few minor traces of age and wear as well as soil
encrustations.
Weight: 8.0 g
Dimensions: Size 3.3 x 3.5 cm, Inner Diameter 2.7 cm

estimate euR 2,400
Starting price EUr 1,200

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A buRMese gOld RINg WITh RubIes, MANdAlAy PeRIOd

Burma, 19th century. The ring top set with a large oval ruby, the shoulder set
with two smaller round rubies surrounded by fine gold thread decorations, each
small ruby appearing as a rose with the gold thread forming the stalk and leaves.
Hallmarked at the bottom of the ring band.
Provenance: Ex-Collection of The Zelnik István Southeast Asian Gold Museum.
Institutional art collection in Belgium, acquired from the above.
condition: Excellent condition with few minor traces of age and wear.
Weight: 10.8 g
Dimensions: Size 2.6 x 2.6 cm, Inner Diameter 2.1 cm
estimate euR 1,500
Starting price EUr 750

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AN INdONesIAN sAPPhIRe-seT gOld RePOussÉ RINg
Indonesia, Bali, 19th century. The ring finely executed in repoussé with scrolling
cloud, geometric, and floral designs, the top set with an oval sapphire.

Provenance: Douglas Latchford, Thailand.
condition: Excellent condition with only few minor traces of age and wear.
Weight: 14.0 g
Dimensions: Size 3.2 x 3.5 cm, Inner Diameter 2.2 cm
estimate euR 3,000
Starting price EUr 1,500

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A FINe INdONesIAN Ruby-seT gOld RePOussÉ RINg

Indonesia, Bali, 19th century. The elaborate gold ring with a prominent high
top, set with an oval ruby and richly decorated with gold wire and gold beads of
varying size.
Provenance: English private collection.
condition: Excellent condition with only few minor traces of age and wear.
Weight: 5.2 g
Dimensions: Size 2.8 x 2.4 cm, Inner Diameter 1.8 cm

estimate euR 800
Starting price EUr 400

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