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LOT 0152
Large Roman Gold Ring with Tyche Gemstone
MID-LATE 3RD CENTURY A.D. AND LATER
1 1/4 in. (27.45 grams, 31.67 mm overall, 22.21 x 16.71 mm internal diameter (approximate size British O, USA 7, Europe 14.98, Japan 14)).
A substantial D-shaped ring with floral decoration, set with a later nicolo intaglio engraved with the figure of Tyche, holding a cornucopia and rudder, wearing a kalathos on her head; supplied with a museum-quality impression.
Provenance
Marcus Hollersberger, Solothurn, 1982.
Ex Galerie Schönbrunn, Vienna, 1987.
with Christie's, London, 7 December 2022, no.80.
Accompanied by a copy of the relevant Christie's catalogue listing.
This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by a search certificate number no.12105-217766.
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LOT 0152
Large Roman Gold Ring with Tyche Gemstone
Estimate £7,000 - 9,000€8,120 - 10,440 (for guidance only)$9,450 - 12,150 (for guidance only)
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