A Rare Sardonyx Cameo Portrait Ring
A Rare Sardonyx Cameo Portrait Ring

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A Rare Sardonyx Cameo Portrait Ring
The cameo carved with the portrait bust of Henry IV, the bearded sitter facing front in a ruff collar, the outer edges restored in gold, now in gold ring mount, circa 1600, with later mount
Henry IV, King of France 1589 - 1610
It is remarkable that this piece has survived, as cameos of Renaissance monarchs are rare

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