A Late Victorian gold ring with a beetle.
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A Late Victorian gold ring with a beetle.
A Late Victorian gold ring with a beetle.
Date Late 19th century
Origin London, STOCK
Medium Amethyst, 15k gold
The rounded ring extending in broader shoulders of vegetal pattern is surmounted by an elongated oval box-setting carefully engraved with lotus flower alternated of semi-circular symbol. In the center, a finely carved amthyst scarab, inspired from the Ancient Egyptian scarab rings.
A beautiful example of the Egyptian Revival taste during the Grand Tour and neoclassical era.
A beautiful example of the Egyptian Revival taste during the Grand Tour and neoclassical era.
Date: Late 19th century
Origin: London, STOCK
Medium: Amethyst, 15k gold
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