Indo-Greek (Graeco-Indian Kingdom), ca. 180 BCE to 10 CE. A stunning silver ring with an oval carnelian intaglio that depicts a horned animal - perhaps an ibex, mountain goat, or stag - standing upon all four legs, with a long tail, and an inscription above. The generous shank and bezel are both engraved with curvilinear, vine-like motifs, and a band of perforations surrounds the bezel as well. A very special example from what has historically known as Yavanarajya (Kingdom of Yavanas meaning Greek speakers). Silver quality: bezel 86.8% silver; shank 83.5% silver. US ring size: 7.5 Size: intaglio measures .875" L x .625" W (2.2 cm x 1.6 cm); bezel measures .375" H (1 cm); opening measures .875" L x .75" W (2.2 cm x 1.9 cm); shank measures .4" W (1 cm) at widest point. Total weight: 13.3 grams. Provenance: East Coast collection, New York Gallery, New York City, New York, USA, acquired before 2010 All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids.PLEASE NOTE: Due to recent increases of shipments being seized by Australian & German customs (even for items with pre-UNESCO provenance), we will no longer ship most antiquities and ancient Chinese art to Australia & Germany. For categories of items that are acceptable to ship to Australia or Germany, please contact us directly or work with your local customs brokerage firm.Display stands not described as included/custom in the item description are for photography purposes only and will not be included with the item upon shipping. #157745