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LOT 0102
Eastern Roman Gold Ring with Portrait Gemstone
CIRCA 3RD CENTURY A.D.
1 in. (9.61 grams, 27.60 mm overall, 15.39 mm internal diameter (approximate size British H 1/2, USA 4, Europe 6.81, Japan 6)).
Composed of a lentoid-section hoop expanding at the shoulders to an oval bezel set with a garnet intaglio gemstone depicting a bearded male bust facing left, wearing an earring and pendant necklace.
Provenance
Private collection.
Accompanied by an expert report by Dr Jack Ogden, 9 June 2017.
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