Lot Essay
The gem is sold together with a 19th century gold ring, the bezel of which is slightly too large to secure the stone.
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PROPERTY FROM THE COLLECTION OF DR. CORINNE BRONFMAN
A EUROPEAN PLASMA RINGSTONE WITH A WARRIOR WITH MASK OR SEVERED HEAD
CIRCA 17TH CENTURY
Details
A EUROPEAN PLASMA RINGSTONE WITH A WARRIOR WITH MASK OR SEVERED HEAD
CIRCA 17TH CENTURY
½ in. (1.1 cm.) long
CIRCA 17TH CENTURY
½ in. (1.1 cm.) long
Provenance
Marjorie Bronfman (1917-2012), Montreal, acquired by 1978; gifted to her daughter, Dr. Corinne Bronfman (1947-2022), Washington, D.C.; thence by descent to the current owner.
Brought to you by
Hannah Fox Solomon
Head of Department, Specialist