EGYPTIAN HIGH KARAT GOLD OUROBOROS RING. New Kingdom, Ca. 1550 - 1069 A gold ring modelled as a hoop in the form of a slender serpent holding its tail in its mouth, the exterior with closely spaced lozenge scales and the head detailed with small eyes and nostrils, the inner face plain. Size: D:17.73mm / US: 7 1/2 / UK: O 1/2; Weight: 5.5g. Provenance: Private London collection of an established Mayfair dealer and scholar with over 40 years of experience; previously part of 1970s-1990s UK collection. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.