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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.

CONDITION

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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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