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LOT 0081
Hellenistic Gold Ring with Artemis Gemstone
2ND-1ST CENTURY B.C.
1 in. (11.27 grams, 26.91 mm overall, 17.95 x 20.72 mm internal diameter (approximate size British R, USA 8 1/2, Europe 18 3/4, Japan 18)).
Hollow-formed shank with broad plaque and inset garnet cabochon intaglio profile bust of Artemis in high-relief.
Provenance
European art market.
This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate number no.12219-222340.
This lot has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database, and is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D’Amato.
Literature
Cf. Ruseva-Slokoska, L., Roman Jewellery, Sofia, 1991, item 202, for type.
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LOT 0081
Hellenistic Gold Ring with Artemis Gemstone
Estimate £5,000 - 7,000€5,800 - 8,120 (for guidance only)$6,750 - 9,450 (for guidance only)
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