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LOT 0880
Large Eastern Roman Amethyst Gemstone with Male Bust in Gold Ring
2ND-3RD CENTURY A.D.
1 in. (13.25 grams, 26.80 mm overall, 20.08 mm internal diameter (approximate size British R, USA 8 1/2, Europe 18 3/4, Japan 18)).
Ellipsoid cloison with incuse profile bust of a youthful male wearing a pallium secured at his shoulder with a disc brooch; in later gold ring; supplied with a museum-quality impression.
ProvenancePrivate collection, England.
This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate number no.13167-249501.
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LOT 0880
Large Eastern Roman Amethyst Gemstone with Male Bust in Gold Ring
Estimate £2,500 - 3,500€2,900 - 4,060 (for guidance only)$3,380 - 4,730 (for guidance only)
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