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LOT 0143
Large Roman Gold Ring with Carnelian Gemstone with Bust of the Goddess Athena and Inscription
1ST CENTURY B.C.
1 1/4 in. (20.80 grams, 33.33 mm overall, 22.23 mm internal diameter (approximate size British Z, USA 12 1/2, Europe 28.77, Japan 27)).
Hollow-formed with flange rim and stepped bezel, inset intaglio profile bust of Athena in crested helmet; sinistrograde legend to bottom edge 'ΚΡΑΤΙΜΠ*'; supplied with a museum-quality impression.
Provenancewith Bertolami Fine Arts, London, Auction 66, no.481.
Private collection, England.
This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate number no.13121-249538.
For the ring type see The British Museum, registration number 1814,0704.2872; Marshall, F.H., Catalogue of the Finger Rings - Greek, Etruscan and Roman - in the Department of Antiquities, British Museum, London, 1968, plate XIV, item 484; for Athena bust see The British Museum, registration number 1867,0507.77.
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LOT 0143
Large Roman Gold Ring with Carnelian Gemstone with Bust of the Goddess Athena and Inscription
Sold for (Inc. bp): £5,720
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Opening Bid: £750
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