Small Wonders: Early Gems and Jewels

Southern Netherlandish, 1616

Sapphire Intaglio with a Lion on a Leash led by a Hand

Lot Closed

December 15, 11:16 AM GMT

Estimate

5,000 - 7,000 GBP

Lot Details

Description

Southern Netherlandish, 1616

Sapphire Intaglio with a Lion on a Leash led by a Hand

sapphire, set within a probably 18th-century later strengthened ring

indistinctly inscribed: DIES ETIM DINVM and dated: 1616

sapphire: 12 by 8mm., 1 by 2/8 in.

UK ring size: R 1/2

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