JAVANESE GOLD RING WITH RUBY CABOCHON

Ca. AD 900 - 1000 . A Javanese 18 ct gold ring with ruby cabochon set in oval bezel decorated with a filigree line around. It is round hooped with four triangular gold pieces gripping the ruby. For similar see: Sotheby's, MAGNIFICENT LUSTRE SOUTHEAST ASIAN GOLD JEWELLERY AND ORNAMENTS FROM AN ASIAN PRIVATE COLLECTION, Auction 1 - 8 September 2022. This piece has undergone X-ray fluorescence analysis to confirm the metallurgical content suggesting its ancient origin and lack of modern trace elements. This piece is accompanied by a historical report from Alessandro Neri, an international Cultural Heritage expert based in Florence, Italy. Size: D:19.15mm / US: 9 1/4 / UK: S; Weight: 24g Provenance: Private Central London collection; ex. UK art market 1990s. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.