Lot 18 | A RARE KUSHAN GOLD RING WITH A NICOLO INTAGLIO. ELEPHANT WITH INSCRIPTION.

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A RARE KUSHAN GOLD RING WITH A NICOLO INTAGLIO. ELEPHANT WITH INSCRIPTION.

A RARE KUSHAN GOLD RING WITH A NICOLO INTAGLIO. ELEPHANT WITH INSCRIPTION.

3rd century A.D.

Stone 11x12 mm; int. Size 14,5x18 mm; 4,57 gr

With rounded hoop expanding upwards in a large oval box-setting with a nicolo intaglio; elephant with Karoshti inscription "MAHOUT". Wear marks.

Provenance: From a private collection, France, acquired from D.C. collection, London.