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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
Sold for (Inc. bp): £2,340
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