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LOT 0878
Large Roman Ring with Nicolo Gemstone
MID TO LATE 3RD CENTURY A.D.
1 1/4 in. (32.96 grams, 33.36 mm overall, 18.51 mm internal diameter (approximate size British K 1/2, USA 5 1/2, Europe 10.58, Japan 10)).
Comprising a substantial hoop with angled and fluted shoulders, oval bezel set with a nicolo gemstone.
Provenance
Ex German art market, 2000s.
Acquired from an EU collector living in London.
From the collection of a Surrey, UK, gentleman.
This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.
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