GREEK GOLD RING WITH SPHINX AND AMPHORA. Ca. 400 - 300 BC. A gold ring with a round-section band and a flat, oval bezel decorated with a relief depiction of a sphinx facing left, next to a tall amphora. The sphinx, shown in a crouching stance, has an elongated body, muscular hind legs, and a curling tail. Its wings extend upward and outward, with individual feathers rendered in parallel lines. The head, depicted in profile, has a well-defined nose, prominent lips, and a large eye. A beaded necklace encircles the neck. The amphora, standing to the left, has a narrow body, an elongated neck, and twin handles. A linear groundline extends beneath the figure. For similar see: Bagot J., El legado de Hefesto: A Memorial to a Private Collection of Ancient Rings and Glyptics, n. 168. Size: D:19.35mm / US: 9 1/2 / UK: S 1/2; Weight: 10.51g Provenance: Private London collection; Ex German art market, 1960s - 1990s. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter. This piece comes with an authentication report by Sami Fortune, ancient jewellery specialist.