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LOT 0067
Greek Gold Ring and Carnelian Gemstone with Asclepius and Hygeia
HELLENISTIC, 1ST CENTURY B.C.-1ST CENTURY A.D.
1 in. (2.12 grams, 22.48 mm overall, 14.21 x 16.13 mm internal diameter (approximate size British F 1/2, USA 3, Europe 4.3, Japan 4)).
Comprising a gold wire hoop with panels of baluster detailing, scrolled and securing a gold cell with an inset cabochon gemstone; to the domed face, the god Asclepius with caduceus symbol; to the flat face, goddess Hygeia standing holding a serpent; some usage wear.
ProvenancePrivate collection, UK.
This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate number no.13357- 259200.
Cf. a similar ring with Asclepius and Hygeia in the Princeton University Art Museum, inv. no. Y1952-141; cf. Henig, M. & MacGregor, A., Catalogue of the Engraved Gems and Finger Rings in the Ashmolean Museum, no. 1.27, for a parallel.
FootnotesAsclepius, son of Apollo and Coronis, was the Graeco-Roman god of medicine, healing and prophecy. He had two daughters with Epione, the goddess of soothing - Hygeia (goddess of health) and Panacea (goddess of healing).
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LOT 0067
Greek Gold Ring and Carnelian Gemstone with Asclepius and Hygeia
Estimate £2,000 - 3,000€2,320 - 3,480 (for guidance only)$2,700 - 4,050 (for guidance only)
Opening Bid
£1,000 (EUR 1,160; USD 1,350) +BP*
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Opening Bid: £5
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From the collection of a Cambridge, UK, gentleman, by direct descent from his father, who acquired the items in London in circa 1960. -
Greek Terracotta Spindle Flask
Hellenistic, late 2nd-1st century B.C.Estimate: £50 - 70 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £5
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1st century B.C.-1st century A.D.Estimate: £40 - 60 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £5
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From the private collection of a European gentleman (1942-2024), formed since the 1970s.
