CNG 88, Lot: 2142. Estimate $400. Sold for $650. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

Gold ring. Greek, 4th century BC. Plain band giving way to two lion’s paws at point of attachment to hollow ovoid shield, its side with simple beaded and linear pattern, its face with spiral ornament of gold wire. Ring size: British Q, US 8¼; weight: 2.40g. Part of the gold wire decoration missing.